In addition to shutting down the sites, a consumer protection resource, Scams at a Glance: SunPass Safety, is being released.

ABC Action News Consumer Reporter Susan El Khoury looks at what you need to know to protect yourself from these scam texts.

Florida residents are receiving scam text messages about outstanding SunPass tolls. The fraudulent texts create a sense of urgency by threatening late fees and provide a link to a fake website.

Florida, one of the top travel destinations in the world, has been dealing with a particularly alarming scam affecting drivers using SunPass tolls. Given the high volume of visitors to Walt Disney ...