Scams

EZDriveMA Warns Massachusetts Drivers About E-ZPass Scam

Jan

2025

EZDriveMA Warns Massachusetts Drivers About E-ZPass Scam

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has issued a warning to residents regarding a new texting scam targeting drivers, falsely claiming they owe toll balances. This scam, referred to as "smishing," has expanded from previous incidents in New Hampshire and Rhode Island, leading to increased vigilance among Massachusetts drivers.

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Unpaid Toll Scam Targets South Florida Drivers

Jan

2025

Scams

Unpaid Toll Scam Targets South Florida Drivers

A recent scam targeting drivers in South Florida has emerged, with individuals receiving fraudulent text messages and emails demanding payment for allegedly unpaid tolls. The FBI has reported a significant increase in these scams, which appear sophisticated and legitimate, leading to widespread concern among the public.

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Pa. Turnpike Officials Warn E-ZPass Users of Scam

Apr

2024

Scams

Pa. Turnpike Officials Warn E-ZPass Users of Scam

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting drivers of a phishing scam targeting E-ZPass account holders.

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Urgent Driver Warning as "Fake Parking Tickets" Explode

Jan

2024

Scams

Urgent Driver Warning as "Fake Parking Tickets" Explode

The Boro Park neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York has a scammer doling out fake and convincing parking tickets on vehicles, and people are scanning QR codes that lead to a fake website.

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New Mail Scam Has Tricksters Using Photos of License Plates to Make Fake Red Light Camera Tickets

Mar

2022

Red Light Cameras

New Mail Scam Has Tricksters Using Photos of License Plates to Make Fake Red Light Camera Tickets

A new scam is targeting drivers by sending them fake red light tickets.

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Oct

2021

Red Light Cameras

Traffic Camera Scams on the Rise

The Wenatchee Police Department is highlighting traffic violation scams

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