WARNING: New Scam Alert From MN Department of Transportation

The scammers are at it again. This time, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is warning you that the scammers are trying to get you to click on a link on your phone.

According to Bankrate.com, 2 in 3 Americans have experienced fraud or a financial scam at some point in their life. 23% of people who experienced a scam actually sent money or paid for a service that was phony. Unfortunately, THAT is what could happen to you based on the latest warning from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Minnesota Department of Transportation Warns Residents of Latest Scam Trying To Steal Your Money

Privacy Journal reported that close to 7,123 people are scammed on a daily basis in the United States. If you do the math, that is 2.6 million scam reports a year.

Just the other day, I informed you about the fake websites and coupons for close-out deals at Joann Fabrics stores. These have been popping up on social media and appear to be real, even promising great deals to the end consumer as the stores prepare to close forever. Sadly, many individuals have fallen for these and even gone to the stores expecting to use gift cards purchased at a discount online or to pick up items they bought.

READ MORE: Multiple People Falling For Joann Fabrics Scam

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The latest scam that the Minnesota Department of Transportation is warning us about is one that has been appearing on a lot of our phones throughout the United States. I know several individuals who have fallen for this too, clicked on the link, and sent money. Unfortunately, they are now targeting Minnesotans specifically.

⚠️ Scammers often take advantage of busy travel times. If you have spring break plans, stay alert! Beware of fake messages pretending to be from Minnesota E-ZPass or any other tolling agency, claiming you owe money and asking you to follow a payment link. This is a scam! Minnesota E-ZPass will never text or email you asking for personal or sensitive information. For your security, we do not accept credit card numbers by mail, email, chat, or voicemail. If you receive a message like this, do not respond. - Minnesota Department of Transportation

Tips to Avoid Being Victimized By Scams

When the Black Friday deals show up, so do the scammers! To protect yourself, the FBI shared the following tips.

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