11-02-2025
Florida Attorney General's Office announced the shutdown of fraudulent SunPass websites
The Florida Attorney General's Office of Statewide Prosecution announced the shutdown of hundreds of SunPass websites targeting users with fake notices and phishing schemes to obtain sensitive user information.
Attorney General John Guard said, 'These fraudulent SunPass websites preyed on unsuspecting Floridians and tourists, trying to steal personal information through fake billing notices.'
SunPass users were targeted with fake toll notices and phishing schemes, attempting to steal personal and financial information.
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Guard continues, 'We are taking swift action to shut down these sites and protect consumers. Floridians need to be cautious when receiving texts or emails claiming they owe money for tolls as it could be a scam.'
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The Florida Attorney General's Office of Statewide Prosecution, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Cyber Fraud Analytical Support Team, will launch a new consumer protection resource named Scams at a Glance: SunPass Safety.
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Users are advised to:
• Verify the source by contacting SunPass or E-ZPass directly using the customer service numbers listed on the official websites;
• Check accounts for unpaid tolls using the official SunPass or E-ZPass portals, not by using the links in an unsolicited email or text message
• Know that messages threatening penalties if immediate payment is not made is probably a scam.
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