Pensacola FL (NewsRadio 92-3) Escambia County is alerting residents after receiving reports of fraudulent text messages targeting the public from persons claiming to represent SunPass. The messages are requesting prompt payment to avoid fees and contain a link to a fraudulent website in an attempt to collect information. The county says you should not click any links in the fraudulent text messages, which are not sent by SunPass or Escambia County. Escambia County does not send text messages to SunPass or Pensacola Beach Annual Pass holders seeking information or action regarding their account balances or fees owed. Also, SunPass does not ask customers via text to make a payment or to take immediate action on their account.
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