The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) is alerting motorists to a recent surge in fraudulent text messages impersonating toll road agencies and financial institutions. Known as “smishing,” these deceptive messages are sent to mobile phones, posing as legitimate toll authorities and requesting urgent personal or payment information in an attempt to defraud individuals.
The CBBT urges customers to exercise caution when receiving unexpected text messages from unknown numbers and to avoid clicking on any suspicious links. To help protect motorists from fraud, the CBBT provides the following safety tips:
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- Do not click on any links included in unsolicited text messages.
- Verify E-ZPass account details directly by calling Virginia…