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The Illinois Tollway is advising I-PASS customers to disregard phishing texts being sent to their phones from “Illinois toll way” that detail a specific outstanding toll amount. If you receive a text and are unsure, please check your account online at www.illinoistollway.com or call our customer service center at 1-800-UC-IPASS ( 1-800-824 ...
Across Illinois, drivers are being targeted by a dangerous new text scam impersonating the Illinois Tollway. Scam messages claim unpaid toll fees must be settled immediately to avoid hefty late penalties. But the texts are completely fake, aimed at stealing personal information and money.
Illinois Tollway
The newest Illinois tollway scam text, from a 438 area code, targets I-Pass customers and asks them to pay outstanding Illinois tolls online via a suspicious link
The Illinois tollway scam texts reference a specific unpaid invoice amount, often around $7, and threaten extra charges nearing $100 if immediate payment is not made. They include a link to a fake website disguised as the official Illinois Tollway payment portal.
"The Tollway has been informed that this is a phishing scam claiming that recipients owe money for unpaid tolls," the agency stated. The agency is also asking customers who receive a...
If you get the Illinois Tollway ‘Unpaid Toll Invoice’ text message saying you owe toll fees, it’s a scam. Reporting it can help you stay safe and protect others. Here’s the simple way to report these scam texts:
Did you receive a text from the “Illinois toll way” about an unpaid toll? It’s a scam, the officials say. Here’s what to know.
Report phishing or smishing messages to the Federal Communications Commission online or by calling 888-225-5322. You can also report smishing texts to your cell phone carrier by copying the original text and forwarding it to 7726 (SPAM), free of charge.
The Illinois Tollway is warning drivers of phishing texts implying missed tolls that appear to come from the highway authority.