Sue Walters

Sue Walters had just returned from a spring break road trip when she got a text claiming to be from Easy Pass, demanding $6.68 for an unpaid toll.

The message threatened severe penalties, including suspension of her registration if she didn't pay within hours.

Having just crossed the Ohio River, she thought it could be legit.

Even though she's usually skeptical, the timing, the small amount, and the urgency tricked her into giving up her credit card information.

But when the site asked for a second card,

And she spotted the typo in the URL.

She knew something was wrong.