Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert about a smishing scam targeting toll road users.
The scam involves fraudulent text messages claiming consumers owe money for unpaid SunPass tolls, a Florida-based electronic toll system, with an added $50 late fee if not handled promptly. SunPass does not send such texts.
“These messages are designed to steal personal and financial information,” warned Nessel.
Key signs of a smishing scam include unsolicited texts, long phone numbers, urgent messages, suspicious links, and grammatical errors. Consumers are urged not to click on links or respond to these texts. Instead, use spam-blocking tools and report the texts to the Federal Trade Commission. Nessel’s office encourages vigilance to protect personal data.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
