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New Scam Using Your SunPass Against You

Author Richie Ortiz

Scammer Alert! Just when you thought Florida couldn’t get any crazier or chaotic, we have something new to watch out for. On top of the infamous Florida Man headlines that come out every so often, ridiculous schemes, and all kinds of wild stories, Florida residents now must be on guard against scammers and a new scam using your SunPass against you.

According to Fox 13 News, a Florida driver name Ron Carlson said that he received a text message on Wednesday, saying that he had unpaid tolls with a link to a site that looks like the SunPass website. Instead of clicking on the link in the text message, he decided to call SunPass himself, since he’s familiar with cybersecurity. When he called SunPass he heard a recording saying that Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is aware of a phishing scam involving text messages.  

Attorney General Moody has stepped in and according to Fox News has been trying to take the scammers down. She’s since shutdown ten fraudulent sites just last month alone, but scammers just keep creating new sites.  

• sunpass-service.com 

• sunpass-help.com 

• sunpass-online.com 

• sunpass-florida.com 

• sunpass-toll.com 

• sunpass-tolls.com 

• sunpass-express.com 

• service-sunpass.com 

• tolls-sunpass.com 

• web-sunpass.com  

Ron’s advice “Watch out for text messages. Don’t click on things. If it’s a company you’ve done business with before, try and access that company the way you normally have done in the past”. We agree with Ron, because as much as we love being wild, we can’t be reckless or clueless. It’s like when the IT department sends those fake phishing emails to see who needs more cybersecurity awareness training, don’t let them catch you off guard. Remember that SunPass will never ask you for payment or any action on your account via text. Any legitimate message from SunPass will come from the number 786-727. You can find out more information on this on Attorney General Moody’s website myfloridalegal.com. 

Source: Fox 13 News

Rich grew up in the Bronx, NY but moved to Tampa in 2006 to attend the University of Tampa. Even though he completed 4 years at the University for Sports Management, Ortiz realized his true passion for radio after taking a couple of classes to fulfill his communications minor and volunteering at UT's WUTT radio station as a sports director. Rich also worked at several clubs in Tampa as a host/promoter where he would meet and work alongside Davy Rolando, who would be the one who would help him get a job at WiLD 94.1. From there, Rich worked his way up from Promotions assistant to promotions coordinator, to eventually full-time on-air. Rich loves to write about his favorite Tampa food spots, concert reviews, and the WiLDest Florida man/woman stories.

Which Florida Cities Made The List For Best Places To Live In The U.S.

It happens every year, usually multiple Florida cities rank in the top 10 for best places to live in the U.S.. U.S. News and World Report just dropped the rankings for 2024-2025 and only 1 Florida city not only made the top 10 but was ranked #1 for the best place to live in the U.S.

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live rankings have been popular for many years. It’s a very trusted source because of all the research they do to come up with these rankings. Their mission is to help their readers make informed decisions on where they want to settle down.

The cities in the rankings are evaluated based on data from U.S. Census Bureau, the FBI, the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. News’ own internal resources. The data was then categorized into 4 different factors based on American’s preferences. Those factors are: quality of life, desirability, job market, and value. Now, I won’t bore you with the mathematics of it all, but if you want to learn more about how U.S. News and World Report calculated these cities scores, click here for the full methodology.

Which Florida City Ranked #1 For Best Places To Live In The U.S.

It’s not the first time this Florida city has made this list. But it is the first time Naples was named #1 for best places to live in the U.S.. Naples is known to be more of a retirement community, and even with threats from hurricanes, it’s still not stopping people from moving here in droves. U.S. News and World Report says “the greater Naples area supplies pristine beaches, sprawling golf courses, and fine dining and shopping.”

Naples wasn’t the only Florida city to make the rankings. But it WAS the only Florida city to crack the top 10.

Florida Cities That Made The List For Best Places To Live In The U.S.

  • #1. Naples

    We already told you that Naples was the named the #1 city to live in the U.S., even if most of its residents only live there during the winter months. naples beach  

  • #11. Sarasota

    Sarasota has a unique charm compared to its other coastal cities. It has a very vibrant art scene, beautiful beaches, great food and restaurants. Sarasota was also considered a “retirement community” but that is changing as more young professionals make it their own up-and-coming city.

    Going toward Downtown Sarasota from from the Ringling Bridge

  • #31. Pensacola

    White sand beaches is the main reason why Pensacola is so desirable. U.S. News and World Report says “Year round, the city’s vibrant nightlife is balanced by an abundance of family-friendly activities and a community atmosphere.”

    Dune fence and sea oats on the dunes at Pensacola Beach, Florida on Gulf Islands National Seashore.

  • #35. Tampa

    Finally Tampa made the list! We’re used to seeing Tampa higher up in these rankings, and definitely thought it would be higher based on all the people moving here just in the past year alone. The cost of living in Tampa is slightly higher than the national average, and the housing market has become so competitive in recent years. But out of all the cities in Florida, we’re happy to call Tampa home.  

    yoga in tampa

    Photo: Tampa Hillsborough EDC

  • #37. Fort Myers

    Situated between Tampa and Miami on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fort Myers is a growing city. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast who loves humidity, Fort Myers is the place for you. The have miles of freshwater and saltwater channels for boating and fishing; trails for biking, hiking and paddling; and golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools and shuffleboard courts. 

    fort myers neighborhood

  • #49. Melbourne

    Florida’s space coast is great for retirees, families, and young professionals. So we’re pretty surprised to see it ranked at #49. The median monthly rent here is about $1,400 and you can even find homes for under $300,000.

  • #56. Jacksonville

    Did you know Jacksonville is the largest metro area by land mass in the continental U.S? Jacksonville has also been listed in affordable Florida cities and one of the best places to start a career.

    jacksonville fl

  • #68. Orlando

    Orlando is so massive that it’s broken up into 3 different areas: Downtown Orlando, Residential “City Beautiful” Orlando, and of course, theme park capital Orlando. The cost of housing in Orlando is close to the national median sale price, although like with many markets, home prices have soared here in recent years.

    downtown orlando

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