It is important for our readers to be aware of a text scam hitting phones throughout Lake County and all of Illinois. The text message is designed to look like an official Illinois Tollway notification but it is not. It is really a phishing attempt to steal data and put malware on your device.
The text message looks like a notification of unpaid tolls and includes a link to pay the false balance. Do not click the link. Sometimes it takes users to a site soliciting users to supply their information and credit card number. Other times clicking the link deposits malware.
It is imperative to delete the malicious text message.
Always Reach out to the llinois Tollway via our Official Tollway App, log into your I-PASS account, visit our website at illinoistollway.com or call our customer service center at (800) 824-7277.
Other states are actively being hit with this same scam.