Scam targets Highway 407 ETR drivers in Ontario
Published January 2, 2024 at 8:29 am
A scam circulating now targets Highway 407 ETR drivers in Ontario.
The fraudsters, pretending to represent the toll highway, send a text message claiming the recipient has an unpaid balance, according to a post on Reddit yesterday (Jan. 1).
“Scammers are getting smarter and more ruthless. Stay vigilant!!” the poster said.
This is actually a repeat of a scam that circulated in late 2022, and it appears to be making the rounds again.
Recently Highway 407 ETR warned people that scammers are sending a fake request for payment through text messages.
“Scam Alert! Fraudsters are sending scams by text message,” 407 ETR said on X in December. “Don’t click the link! 407 ETR only sends text messages for payment reminders which include a link to a secure webpage to make the payment.”
There were also reports of phishing attempts where a scammer tries to get personal information.
The text message prompts the recipient to respond to a billing notification.
People unsure if a message is real should visit 407etr.com/contactus to verify.
To find out more about fraud and current scams, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
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407 ETR only sends text messages for payment reminders which include a link to a secure webpage to make the payment.
If you're ever in doubt, visit https://t.co/j7L5CJmqtp to get in touch. pic.twitter.com/FVLE0vhPK9— 407 ETR (@407ETR) December 14, 2023