Illinois Tollway officials are warning the public about a new scam involving text messages from a 438 area code claiming to be from the toll authority about an unpaid bill. The text messages are not legitimate, and recipients should not click on any links or provide any personal information.
Officials are reminding residents that the Illinois Tollway does not send text messages regarding unpaid bills. If you receive a text message claiming to be from the toll authority, it is likely a scam. Tollway officials advise residents to not respond to the text message and to report it to the tollway’s customer service department.
This scam is just the latest in a series of fraudulent activities targeting Illinois residents. The tollway has been working closely with law enforcement to crack down on these scams and protect the public from falling victim to fraudulent schemes.
If you receive a text message from the 438 area code claiming to be from the Illinois Tollway, do not respond and do not click on any links. Report the message to the tollway’s customer service department and warn friends and family members about the scam.
Illinois Tollway officials are urging residents to stay vigilant and be cautious when receiving unexpected messages or calls asking for personal information. By taking these precautions, residents can protect themselves from falling victim to scams and protect their personal information from falling into the wrong hands.
Source
Photo credit news.google.com