GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WDNews) – The Gulf County Sheriff’s Office released a smishing warning after receiving reports of scammers sending text messages claiming you have an unpaid SunPass toll.
Smishing isย a social engineering attack that uses fake mobile text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to cybercriminals.
In order to avoid additional charges, the text message instructs customers to make a payment through the provided link. Floridaโs Turnpike Enterprises is aware of this scam and confirms these text messages are not being sent by SunPass.
Please be aware that SunPass will never ask customers via text to make a payment or take immediate action on an account. Any texts coming from SunPass will come from the number ๐๐๐๐๐๐.
Do NOT respond to the text, call the number, or click on the link to make any payments.
If you receive this text or a similar one, report it at www.ic3.gov.
