HARRISBURG – The Chairs of the PA Senate & House Transportation Committees are warning Pennsylvanians about phishing text messages and email scams impersonating PennDOT, the PA Turnpike Commission, EZ Pass, and other transportation related agencies. The latest scam alleges to be from the “PA Department of Motor Vehicles.” Avoid clicking the links or giving away personal information from texts or emails that claim to represent PA transportation agencies. The fraudulent messages direct users to click a link and make an urgent payment or face penalties such as vehicle registration suspensions, driver’s license suspensions, fines, and other penalties. These links lead to phishing websites intended to compromise personal data. If you clicked a suspicious link or shared sensitive information, take immediate steps to secure your accounts and dispute unfamiliar charges. Scam attempts should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
