The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are sending texts falsely claiming to be from prepaid road toll programs — E-Z pass or SunPass — in an attempt to steal personal, credit and financial information.
If you receive such a text, ignore it, and contact the organization directly for information about your account at www.sunpass.com. You will receive a bill in the traditional mail for all legitimate toll collections.
These texts are not unlike other scams involving thieves pretending to be government/law enforcement/utility/bank officials in order to extort money through the use of scare tactics.
If someone contacts you asking for money, claiming to be from a law enforcement agency, any government organization or utility company, a bank, a credit card company and so forth — hang up and contact the organization yourself.
A sure sign of a scam is anyone asking for payment for anything via gift cards or Bitcoin.If you receive a distressing message from a family member/friend needing money immediately, always contact that family member/friend before sending money. If possible, save the text, email, or any other information and contact the Sheriff’s Office directly via www.keysso.net/locations
