People who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from the Pa. Turnpike or another toll/collection agency should not click on the link.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning drivers about new versions of a smishing scam in which fraudsters send text messages demanding payment for unpaid tolls. 2/12/25

Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are warning travelers of a new format for scam texts sent to travelers about unpaid tolls and are warning not to tap the link provided. Anyone who receives an unsolicited text,

New variations of a text message scam demanding money for unpaid tolls are circulating, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including one version impersonating a collection agency working for the turnpike.

According to the Pa. Turnpike, scammers have been impersonating tolling agencies across the country and sending urgent requests to settle an overdue balance since April.

If you received a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls, The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission wants you to know that it’s probably a scam. Officials are warning customers to be vigilant, as scammers are pretending to be toll agencies and are sending texts demanding money immediately,