This type of scam text is not a new thing at all. It's been around for a few years at this point, but the problem is that tollway scam texts are basically sold gold for scammers, and this one has paid off big for them. So much so that the Illinois Tollway has issued yet another alert about it. Here's how to avoid getting taken like so many others have.
You may have heard about this scam before, and you're wondering why it's back again. The answer is, unfortunately, that this scam has been paying off big for the people behind it. When a scam really brings in the money, they keep doing it until it doesn't.
Even though the Illinois Tollway would really like it if you would make the switch soon from the plastic I-Pass transponder you have over to the new I-Pass sticker tags, they understand that it's going to be an ongoing process for Illinois drivers to make the switch. That's why they've decided to extend the deadline for replacing your soon-to-be-outdated plastic transponder.
If you receive a concerning text from The Illinois Tollway, double check to confirm it's the real deal. Here's everything you need to know about this new phishing scam targeting Illinois I-PASS users.
Illinois Tollway drivers, it's time to toss out those little white plastic boxes. Illinois is following an industry tech trend shifting away from hard-case transponders to stickers.
Illinois Tollway drivers may be throwing out those little white plastic boxes. Illinois may follow a tech trend shifting away from the hard-case transponders.