Thursday, February 27, 2025

From the Toll Roads team

Good grief: Elaine got one this morning, and I got one this afternoon. You can almost hear them running through all possible numbers beginning with, &c.

But think about it: how would a toll-collection agency have your number? And why would one be texting from the Philippines? That’s country code 63.

Another adventure in tolls: Florida fail, Illinois fail.

[But why did these scammers mention Safari? An unlikely choice for a Windows user.]

comments: 4

Linda Sue said...

A friend's son received one of these threats- we don't even have toll roads and the kid does not drive. So, yeah...seems legit!

Michael Leddy said...

Yep. They’re counting on somebody somewhere (I loved that show) being panicky enough to reply before thinking more clearly.

Anonymous said...

I just received one of these. considering I haven't driven on toll roads for over 5 years. not likely. and yes area code of 63. I deleted and reported it as junk!!
kirsten

Michael Leddy said...

I’m happy to see that my city’s police department has put out a notice about it. It seems to be everywhere.