YORK COUNTY — As motorists begin to travel for summer road trips, the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a rise in a scam concerning unpaid EZ-Pass tolls.

While the EZ-Pass scam is the popular scam at the moment, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Taylor warns that criminals continue to be creative in finding ways to commit their crimes.

“We have to be smarter than the cyber criminal. We can put handcuffs on criminals, but sometimes it’s easier to educate people to not be a victim in these traps. These people are consistently changing the game and inventing new ways to inflict harm, and we have to consistently educate our residents on how to remain vigilant,” Taylor said.

Whether it is the toll scam or a phishing email, Taylor encourages residents to stop and th

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