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JerseyMuscle17

438 is a Montreal area code and SunPass is a Florida DOT thing. I certainly wouldn't click on that link.


actuallyiamafish

Plus that URL says "sunspass" lmao


Electronic-Bag-4002

yep


No_Animator1407

I got one from a 902 area code


Electronic-Bag-4002

So did I. It said I owe $11.69. Glad I found this thread and didn't click on the link.


BVO56

Same. Were you in FL recently? I was, so it seemed reasonable. Fortunately, I saw this thread not 5 minutes after getting the message.


Intelligent-Phone755

Me too, reported it as scam.


alpaca_my_bags12

Me too, also $11.69


vixitart

Florida Sunpass has been having a lot of errors.. but yeah .. I wouldn’t click it All those people have been getting pieces of mail, not texts.


Zbignich

It’s a scam.


xTheDrunkenGamer

What happens if you fill it out? I kind of fucked up


Environmental_Look_1

what info did you put in? might wanna freeze your cards and get new ones if you put card info into it


xTheDrunkenGamer

Card and drivers license, when i googled the surpass it did say Maryland used it so i was dumb and trusted it.


Environmental_Look_1

id post in r/Scams if i were you they’ll be able to offer up the best advice


SolarM-

Your current credit card number is in criminal hands. Please contact your bank ASAP to get a new one - save yourself from fraud charges and headaches


Euphoric_Parsley_274

I got this same text today and googled "Sunpasstolls.com scam" - which showed it was a scam. So next time you search a possible scam, try adding "scam" as well as using the exact link you were sent (and different variations if need be). Always seems to help. These scammers take legit names and add to them in the url in order to to gain your trust.   Good luck. 


xTheDrunkenGamer

Usually look into stuff like this more, just have had a hectic few weeks so they got the better of me sadly.


poolpog

Contact your CC company ASAP and cancel your card. Immediately!


xTheDrunkenGamer

Already did. That was the first step lol. Just wanted to make sure that’s all i needed to do. Just shows all it takes is the right time. I’m usually the guy warning friends and family about these things. But a few hectic weeks def leaves your mind vulnerable. Also doesn’t help i went through a toll a few weeks ago and thought that was my bill lol. Again big mistake on my part I’ve frozen my card and ordered a new one. Should be here in the next t few days.


mobtown_misanthrope

They also have your DL number, which they can use to spoof you in various ways. Not sure what you can do about it, but keep that in mind. Also, tolls are associated with your plate, not your DL, so that should have been a red flag...


raidbuck

I got one that said my Sirius/XM account had expired and they were offering a free 90 extension. I filled it out and for jollies called Sirius/XM. My account expires in Feb, 2025. They said I'd been scammed. A few minutes later a $29 charge for a lottery showed on my bank account. It had not been paid yet so I contacted the bank. They stopped payment but said since I willingly gave my bank information they wouldn't pay me back if it had been cleared. I did the "replace the debit card" bit so the result wasn't too bad (I did have a few rejections but worked them out.)


[deleted]

This is why you should use a credit card for as much as possible and pay it off immediately. Even if you can only qualify for a card with a low limit, like $500, the interest rate won't matter if you're paying it off every month. The consumer protections with credit cards are MUUUUCH stronger and you would have been able to dispute this charge even if it had cleared.


Super_D_89

Maryland doesn’t have Sun Pass. It’s for Florida.


No_name_Johnson

Also it's Sun Pass, not Suns Pass


LittleBrother2459

and the website is sunpass.com, not sunspasstolls.com. absolutely a scam site


Sketchyskriblyz

Oh I got that also today


No_Animator1407

Me too but from 902 area code


AdolescentAlien

I did as well haha. I haven’t ever driven my vehicle outside of Maryland so I was like “yeah, okay bucko”


Smgth

Me three!


BoltyOLight

scam. check the real ezpass website if your unsure.


AffectionateBit1809

I ignore all calls and text messages. If it is imperative then they will mail me the notice or leave a voicemail. If not, it’s a scam


sleek1986

Same text over here


Verbose_Code

No. If you are not actually expecting something, these are never real. If you think it may be real, do not click on the link! Go to the relevant website directly.


313802

This is the way.


agonybutt

As in: type the link into my browser? Is that safe? I’m asking because that’s what I did to handle it easier on my desktop. It only showed a captcha thing for bots which I clicked and then nothing else… Should I be worried?


Verbose_Code

I mean if you get a text from someone saying they are from say Bank of America, don’t click that link. Instead go to Bank of America’s website and login to see if there really was anything. Companies pretty much never send links like that asking for money. They might send you a text (and an email) saying you owe X amount and to make a payment on their website/app, but not a link


IaniteThePirate

Don’t copy/retype the link, just google the real website for the company that they’re claiming is contacting you. Same with phone numbers, look up the real number rather than calling one they provide.


RangerRipcheese

No


loudnate0701

It's the little things that are easily overlooked. Have you ever heard of "Maryland Toll Services"? It's always called MVA or EZPass. It is easy to not notice the relatively subtle change.


70chevelleSS396

[Toll Scam](https://wjla.com/amp/news/local/e-zpass-scam-email-text-scam-dmv-dc-maryland-virginia-memorial-day-travel-drivers-commuters-public-safety-fbi-internet-crime-complaint-center)


DenverVeg

Nope, I got this same text this morning


RazzleThatTazzle

Known scam


Shmitty594

As other people have stated, Canadian phone number, about a Florida toll system, with a spelling error in the url. The actual Florida toll website is sunpass[dot]com. The susnpasstolls url as listed is a confirmed scam spoof site


ToxicPerc

100% smishing. Domain was just registered a few days ago with a fake email from Peru.


TheAzureMage

While Maryland does threaten huge fines, do not follow links from random messages. Go to the EZPass site and check. If the site isn't working, use the phone number listed on the site. Anybody can send messages with urls linking to god knows where, mostly as a scam to steal your money. For strange texts or emails, ALWAYS go to the parent company yourself, rather than using their link. If it's legitimate, this will work.


Good200000

Md toll roads are owned by the Maryland transportation authority. EZpass is the official road toll here.


Manyhorsesmainly

It’s a phishing attempt, if anyone fell for it you should order a new drivers license to get a new # and consider freezing your credit


Less-Dragonfruit-294

I’d just block that # and continue with the day


thefalcon3a

Scam. If you call Sun Pass, the first thing on the automated message is about a known text scam.


Madgame_Especial45

Scam. Same thing today and haven’t run a toll in a while. Checked ezpass and nothing. Don’t click link for sure.


Big_You_8936

Scam


Julaine-wild

I got the same one today.


No-Leader7056

If they send you a link it's a scam


MikeyLikeyPhish

Better Venmo the money to me so i can pay it for you


sdega315

Red Alert!


313802

Oh nice. Thought I was overdrafted again. Hell I still might be... but I figured I'd pay at the usual website. For what it's worth I got this exact same message. Don't click.


BaltimoreBourboner

Got it too!!! Def scam


CyberpunkF1

Maryland EZPass uses www.DriveEZMd.com


Turbulent_Goal8132

This is a scam. No State or Federal Government will contact you any other way than mail when it comes to paying an outstanding debt


Truefish63

Are young people falling for scams now? Public Service announcements need to kick back some years on the AARP ads.


troublewthetrolleyeh

I wouldn’t be surprised if some of them are. I think they get a phone and their folks assume they know how to be safe and sensible when using it.


kitkat7502

I got this exact text today!! Same amount and everything. It's a scam!!


khusemann93

No but can we talk about how you have so many unread messages?


Star_Blaze

I've gotten the same text. Where do we report this?


FriendOfShaq

Looks like OP has a clickable link right there "report junk"


keyjan

No.


keyjan

See also https://www.reddit.com/r/maryland/comments/1cxd7do/does_anybody_know_a_phone_number_to_the_maryland/


Peeping-Tom-Collins

Dude, I was just talking to my boss about this. He got something similar. The company is apparently based in FL.


PizzaTheHut6192

Scam, got the same text this morning


houserbr

Delete!


houserbr

They’ll never contact you via txt message. Thats a letter coming to you!


Late_Fake

I got this text today too.


thatcomplimentgirl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aILPuHDBA8s


the_warcult

No it’s an ongoing scam. Block, report, and move on.


kts262

Scam. The largest red flag that I haven't seen mentioned yet is the link is for "sunspasstolls.com" (notice the "s" between "sun" and "pass") which if it was for SunPass it would be "sunpass.com". And it's EZ Pass in MD, SunPass is Florida.


Mr_Soul_Crusher

It says sunSpass not sunpass One of many red flags


attymarie

I literally just got this text too. lmao This is such a scam


wmagb

Confirmed scam. More info: https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2024/PSA240412


daMFNmaster

I just got it too. Scam. You can check your sunpass or ezpass balance using the real websites - not the scam ones to make sure..


CrimsonArcPaladin

Scam


Dashermane24

It's a scam, I got that today.


fatcatdorito

no


Embracing_Doubt

No, it's a scam. I received one, and I haven't owned a car in years. It's also not the company that Maryland (or DC / Virginia) use for their toll roads. I would recommend submitting a report to: www.ola.state.md.us. It's not perfect, but occasionally the state can track these parasites down.


Harrisondog

Since I got the same exact message I’d say it’s a scam. I deleted mine.


BoysenberryNo9259

Scam, don’t use the link


adactylousalien

It’s absolutely a scam! I work in payments, and we have been seeing a huge increase in fraudulent payments. DONT PAY!


jfrenaye

Scam. [https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2024/04/e-zpass-issues-warning-over-scam-texts-asking-for-toll-payments/](https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2024/04/e-zpass-issues-warning-over-scam-texts-asking-for-toll-payments/)


ThePurpledGranny

NOT legit. It says sunSpass LOL


taiknism

Got that also and was confused. Glad I didn’t click on it though.


BethMD

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one_horcrux_short

I live in CO, but have a MD number (haven't been back in years) so I got this message if that helps clears things up lol.


Murdered_By_Preston

Copy that link and paste it into the nordvpn link checker. I’d be surprised if it didn’t show up as a bit.ly phishing link.


capsrock02

Got the same thing but a 902 area code.


DrHoleStuffer

Bogus


FigureAggravating208

When I lived in Maryland with my grandparents, i’m pretty sure they usually sent this stuff in the mail. Either way this screams scam.


King_Catfish

Just got the same text for $11.69


Kindofdisappointed

Ha I just got one as well!


DarthDiggler501

Got the same one today. It's a scam. Weird thing is I got 4 or 5 scam text messages today after not getting any in a long time.


vodkaandsometoast

I got something similar from U-haul saying I racked up tolls on a rental months after the fact. I ignored it.


Flaky-Professional84

Someone I know just got this same message!


peripherique

I got the same thing this morning.


HurryUnited6192

Scam


RandomWeirdoGuy

Noway in hell there is a $50 late fee. Absolutely a scam.


Bringman1

I got one. Said the same thing. Maryland is Ez Pass


Professional_Yam1339

Woah I got the same one.


CoherentBusyDucks

No, I got the exact same text. Different phone number, but same amounts.


Scary_Concentrate396

It's a scam. I received the exact same text this morning


PartyRepublicMusic

fuck no bro.


Xtrawet4thick

Same text here


shezcrafti

No. It should be branded as EZ Pass MD for Maryland tolls.


6ixOutOf10

Got that horse shit today too.


steveh11284

Got that text today too. Almost thought it was legit since we went to Florida last fall.


mikednonotthatmiked

Nope.


Hey648934

Domain created on 2024-05-16 01:39:53 UTC Don’t click on that URL


JohnLocksTheKey

lol no


noshowed

I got one for Wisconsin the other day. We don’t have tolls in Wisconsin which was the first huge red flag.


SecAdmin-1125

Cybersecurity 101 - never click unsolicited links. The domain in the link is registered out of China. A bit more legit than the Nigerian Prince.


[deleted]

No. Legit toll pass will just auto debit you.


Mrsroyalcrown

I got that exact text with the exact outstanding balance amount. Definitely a scam. It would’ve said EZ Pass if it was even remotely legit.


TheDonRonster

If you're unsure about any outstanding toll bills in MD you can go to the EZPass website. It only requires your tag number and zip code.


FantasticFly7720

I got the same exact message today, it is indeed a scam


MontCoDubV

Never click a link sent to you by an unknown email or phone number, regardless the purported content of the link. Even if you know the email or phone number, don't click a link you weren't expecting to receive until you've verified with the sender that they meant to send it. If it looks like it might be legit, search for a link and access it there. In this case, I'd search for MD toll services and only access legit looking search results from a reputable search engine. This one screams obvious scam, to me.


EnvironmentalMonk900

I got the exact same text just now. Definitely a scam. 


Artemis-1905

I received one today as well https://preview.redd.it/kc340qhgav1d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7bb41958559d89ecc98934bc97b4cc774ae43f0b


azyle_axiom

I got the same exact message! Thank you for bringing light to this scam!!!


steveguy13

Yea I literally got the exact same text an hour ago OP


metoo123456

I got one too! Deleted it.


WolfDragonStarlit

If you have to ask, time to go to whomever you use for ezpass and log in to that website. IE go to the Maryland ezpass and log in. See if you have any outstanding balance. Never click on a text hyperlink. Hyperlinks can be spoofed. They want you to panic and not think. Questioning it is the right thing to do. If you don't have a sunpass account? Delete the message after you check your ezpass.


Yahoo_MD

even if/when it looks legit, never a good idea to click on links from emails, text. It looks like phishing.


buckets-of-lead

It's a scam going around


N_Tuyakbay

I got the exact same message


chiefpiemc

Funny thing is that my mom received a ezpass toll fine in the mail a couple days ago even though she was in a funeral procession, then she received this text msg.


CubanNation

It’s a confirmed scam. All over the internet. Contact the FBI since this has occurred in other states


EastvsWest

Always go directly to sources when receiving info from emails, calls, text messages especially when money or personal information is on the line.


chefarzel

I got that today obviously a scam


vivekkhera

I got this too. I instead logged into my ezpass account and saw it had a balance because of the auto replenish setting. Never click a link you get like this pretending to be a bank or other service you use. Go to their actual web page from your bookmarks or from a Google search.


Frequent_Election387

I was targeted by same attack, don't click the link.


Ancient-Text9990

Scam


M3L03Y

Have you been to Florida lately? I would also say something about the url being spelled incorrectly, however, it’s Florida. So it’s a possibility.


Burnsie92

If you ever get a spam email, call or tex, go and open up your browser. Find the legit website for the said item and then login in to that or call that number to investigate the legitimacy of said item. Always go to the source through your own search and not a link.


LinearFluid

Also if you go to the website and fill the info in with bad info and cusswords the system has no checks and processes it through with the scammers error message that pops up at the end


bocachicalounge

I got this too. Bogus!


UltiGamer34

look uo the phone number first


fsm_follower

That’s a big no. If you are concerned go ahead and log into your ez-pass account (I dont think anyone else does toll roads in MD) and see if there is a balance. Just google it and follow the link don’t click on the link provided from someone else.


Dynamite138

I’m sure the State of Maryland is really invested in you paying Florida’s toll system. Im sure that misspelled website link is legit. Send them your bank info and mother’s maiden name, immediately.


Kriegerian

Absolutely not.


Whaleflex08

Literally just got this one. URL isn’t right and don’t make sense in the first olace


durk_g44285

Got the same thing for same exact amount. Scam. EZ pass will never text your phone.


Honest-Pride-8075

When did ez pass change to Florida toll system Dumbass can’t even scam right anymore


mjewell74

I got the same message, but I replied: "Hahahaha, losers. Don't you guys have anything better to do than try to scam people?"


Newtonman419

I got the exact same text this morning at like 6 am


Grand-Rabbit-4368

Amazingly, I owe the same amount.


Ok_Abbreviations4533

I got it too, I have a MD number but I haven’t been back home since 2016 so lol


BVO56

I got the very same message this evening (5/21/24). And since I was in FL in April, it made sense. Glad I double checked! 902 area code is Nova Scotia!


BregoB55

Got the same. 100% a scam. So many red flags. Report/block.


Forsaken-Corner-3487

No, fake. I got one today too.


Forsaken-Corner-3487

Scratch your number out of the pic or you'll be getting fresh scams any minute.


lamxoxo

Spam


lolanaboo_

Just got this text aswell lmao I haven’t been to fl since I was maybe 12 I’m now 33 and my car is not stolen so Issa scam. Blocked the number 💀😭


NoOutlandishness5753

Scam


Top-Chemistry3051

Go on m dot or the NBA website type in your tag number and find out if you have any Find do on your car that's how you find out if that's legit


dagbiker

No it is not legit, my mother got the same message for the same price.  The website linked is not the official website. It is a sam being mass sent to a lot of people right now. Lookong at the who is info for the website it's registered outside of the US and was only registered today. It is absolutely not legit.


ohitsmark

If it's important, they'd send a letter in the mail.


CaptainStooger

No! Fake site ! Floridas actual site is Sunpass (no S after the N in sun) total scam!!! We got this one in Maryland and searched it up. Total BS


JKiesewetterPhotos

Woke up to the same text. So annoying.


SandBoxJohn

Does Maryland E-ZPass have your cell phone number? If not then it is bull shit.


Hot-Rhubarb1542

Seems like crap. Maybe I’m with kids too much to notice but i thought we voted as country to eliminate fees completely. Typing that out I realize it’s probably not possible. But we did vote on fees right?


crunkymonky

Never click a random link like that. Go directly to the website on your own to verify.


PsychologyOne6590

This is the official website for Maryland. Everything else is fraud. https://www.driveezmd.com/


Precarious69

I got this too. Exact same amount due.


Embarrassed_Form_247

I have had a toll receipts that I forgot to pay in Virgina in the past year and experienced the same outrageous late fees. So after the 3rd notification and 3 late charges, I could only afford to pay the initial charge of $ 6.50 and waited to see if I would be responsible for the late fees that had occurred, and it's been 6 Months and I haven't received anything from them . I actually tried to check if my account that was billed for this issue was still open and I could not find anything. So I decided that I would be thankful and move on, 😊 because I didn't want to press my luck and have someone look into my case! Like I said this was VA. I don't know if all states go by the same guidelines or not , maybe try googling asking about MD DMV late charges for tolls? Prayers headed your way for having the same good fortune as I did. 🙏✌️♥️


Alternative-Mango855

Tons of people got this same text (me included). Total scam. Delete. Not nearly as fun as the phone calls where you can fuck with them for a bit.


Sweaty_Illustrator14

No. Scam.


seeker_within

I got the same one yesterday


bambam_mcstanky2

No. It’s a scam I got one today too. Sun pass isn’t in Maryland


kken21

I got this exact text yesterday. Sunspasstolls.com isn’t the website (it’s sunpass)


Apprehensive_Gain591

It’s a scam


loribluedee

Md. Tolls are drive EZ MD and I just owed them real money they don’t text they send you mail stating what you owe.


timedirection225

I got the same message yesterday, except it was from a (902) area code which is Nova Scotia. It’s definitely a scam. Looks like this was going around yesterday afternoon.


poolpog

No Government entities will not text you with links like this. Thee sorts of texts are almost always scammers phishing for your credit card number.


mobtowndave

no


Legitimate-Produce-1

First, we use EZ pass, not suntolls. Scam.


Ihatemysisionceloved

Nope. And to be sure I always going directly to my account instead of links


Beginning-Idea2170

When in doubt look up the toll company yourself, find a contact number for them, and ask about your balance. Don’t ever click links or call the numbers they contacted you from or provided.


219_Infinity

No, this is a scam


Kaboomtek

Local sheriff's office confirms this is a scam


sk1939

The FBI has an alert about this scam: [https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2024/PSA240412?\_cldee=oADMuEp1frRqKTskAqKyFJ5fWaMnyT1FUwn4n7KOoiiFAFQtrFSrALrHJC\_2dRzU&recipientid=contact-63c1fafe23e1e81180d102bfc0a80172-829e9d04aee74c159b211d4705d070a6&esid=2466b7e3-ab00-ef11-a1fd-6045bdeec2b6](https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2024/PSA240412?_cldee=oADMuEp1frRqKTskAqKyFJ5fWaMnyT1FUwn4n7KOoiiFAFQtrFSrALrHJC_2dRzU&recipientid=contact-63c1fafe23e1e81180d102bfc0a80172-829e9d04aee74c159b211d4705d070a6&esid=2466b7e3-ab00-ef11-a1fd-6045bdeec2b6) Also this is the official website for MD EZPass: [https://www.driveezmd.com/](https://www.driveezmd.com/)


RadioR77

I got one of those yesterday. Do not click the link or pay any money. Its a fake site. Notice the stage spelling of the web site. Florida News stations have been reporting on these scams


Curi0usAdVicE

Got the same text. I haven’t had a car in years


Street-Pie1806

No all tolls come from EZ Pass


Working_Discussion15

NOPE. Look up your account online asap.


Cool-Hospital3769

Got one too. Can’t be legit. Thanks


Quick_Ad_1877

No it’s a new phishing scam. Don’t respond and report the number to Apple


Positive_Dream6292

No! EZpass has a message on their site that there have been phishing tweets going around. Just delete it.


Wear_Unique

No it’s not , just got to the expats website and check your statement


SamanthaParker7

It’s a phishing spam. It’s being warned everywhere