You should be wary of any links in the message, Ramzan said. If you think the link is legitimate, you can (and should) hover over to check the URL before you click. "If the URL looks off or doesn't match the official site, it's likely a scam," he said. To play it safe, call the toll agency directly to take care of any unpaid tolls.

The texts from E-ZPass seem official, but there are often easy ways to determine that someone is trying to steal your money.

Elon Musk at the first meeting of President Trump’s Cabinet defended his email demanding all federal workers report their accomplishments to his office, calling it a “pulse check” and saying anyone with a heartbeat and neurons could complete it. Musk said he asked all federal employees to send emails listing their accomplishments in order t…