BBB warns people about text messages for Thruway toll scam

BBB warns people about text messages for Thruway toll scam

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As millions of people travel home from Thanksgiving over the next few days, the Better Business Bureau is warning drivers to look out for a recent Thruway toll scam.

The bureau says the scam comes as a text message with the title NY Toll Services. It claims that an invoice is due. The BBB says don’t believe it.

“Basically, the scammer will send a text message to somebody in New York State claiming they have a balance they need to pay for toll fees and then it prompts them to click on a link and share their bank account information,” said Katarina Schmieder with the BBB. “I’ve spoken to people who have lost over a thousand dollars sharing that information.”

The BBB says to always report a suspicious message you may receive and to never share any personal information.