The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting drivers to a text message scam demanding money for unpaid tolls. Officials said new versions have been used recently, including one purporting to be a collection agency authorized to work on behalf of the turnpike.

If you received a text saying you owe money for unpaid tolls, The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission wants you to know that it’s probably a scam. Officials are warning customers to be vigilant, as scammers are pretending to be toll agencies and are sending texts demanding money immediately,

New variations of a text message scam demanding money for unpaid tolls are circulating, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including one version impersonating a collection agency working for the turnpike.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning residents of a new version of a “smishing scam” by reminding people not to open links or replying to texts asking for tolls to be paid, the commission said in a news release.

People who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from the Pa. Turnpike or another toll/collection agency should not click on the link.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike is warning travelers of a new smishing scam that asks for money for unpaid tolls.Officials say the newest scam reportedly comes from s

According to the Pa. Turnpike, scammers have been impersonating tolling agencies across the country and sending urgent requests to settle an overdue balance since April.

An SMS scam targeting road tolls has resurfaced, claiming people owe money for unpaid bills. An example of the scam text people may receive reads as follows: "Pay your FastTrak Lane tolls by February 13,

Fraudsters are trying to steal victims' money and identities through smishing texts that claim they owe money for unpaid tolls. The messages appear to come from a toll agency.