Beware of Toll Scam Texts: How Cybercriminals are Targeting U.S. Drivers

Security researchers warn of a surge in toll‑related smishing campaigns across multiple U.S. states that impersonate toll operators (EZDriveMA, SunPass, NTTA, etc.). Attackers use China‑based commercial SMS phishing kits (e.g., "Lighthouse") and mobile‑only spoofed sites to capture credit card details and one‑time passwords; the report recommends verifying sources, enabling MFA, monitoring accounts, and reporting scams to authorities.