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Nassau County Sheriff’s Office warns against toll scam

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn you about an unpaid toll scam.

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Deputies say they’ve gotten reports of people receiving texts about unpaid tolls.

However, SunPass doesn’t ask for payments or to make changes to accounts over texts.

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Do not click links or respond.

NCSO says to do the following if you get a similar text:

  1. Ignore and delete the message
  2. Never share personal information
  3. Contact SunPass directly to make payments

To report suspicious activity related to SunPass or E-ZPass, Floridians can file complaints at FDLE’s Report a Cybercrime webpage or call (866) 9NO-SCAM. You also can file a complaint with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.

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