DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting residents about a text scam attempting to trick individuals into paying fake toll debts. Officials warn that some of these fraudulent messages may originate from overseas phone numbers.
Authorities emphasize that EZ-Pass will never request payment for violations or account funding through text or email. Scammers use phishing tactics to deceive recipients into providing sensitive information or making unauthorized payments.
Residents who receive suspicious messages are encouraged to verify their toll account status directly with EZ-Pass rather than responding to unsolicited communications. Officials also advise exercising caution before clicking any links in text messages related to financial matters.
Victims of the scam can report incidents to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center by providing details such as the sender’s phone number and any links included in the message.
For more information on EZ-Pass in Delaware, residents can visit the official website https://www.ezpassde.com/
