Already thousands of complaints about scam with new toll system in France: « Be on your guard »
Those who drive through France ever know them: the long traffic jams at the toll gates on highways towards the south. Especially along the A13, the A14, the A4 and the A79 it is sometimes a long time. In order to make traffic flow more float during the large holiday pressure, there are now also ‘invisible’ toll gates, the so-called ‘flux libre’ passages. The barriers were removed during those passages, which are clearly indicated. Cameras register your number plate and payment is made automatically if you have registered in advance.
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But many people are not so familiar with the new system, and scammers are abusing that, the spokesperson for manager Ulys in Paris confirms us. « They mainly target foreign road users. »
Thousands of complaints
The fraudsters do not have access to the database with number plates of cars that have passed along a certain gate. But just like with most phishing messages, scammers simply send texts or emails in the hope that someone will fall traps occasionally. Those who were not in France know immediately that it is not right. Whoever was there could believe it, because the emails seem really really, with logo and all.
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« They send fraudulent e-mails or text messages that resemble messages from Ulys or Vinci Autoroutes. The logo and colors are perfectly copied. The hackers behind the campaigns try to collect personal information, including credit card details, of intended customers and ask for over-tied amounts to write.
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The private managers of the French motorways already received thousands of complaints, including Belgians, who received an email stating that there is still an amount of their last passage. Often it is about ‘only’ 6.80 euros. It is more dangerous if you are asked to complete a questionnaire with, among other things, bank details.
« Ulyys gives priority to the protection of personal data and does everything to combat these fraudulent practices. That is why we have spread a warning ourselves, » says the spokesperson.
How do you recognize a fraudulent message?
● If you have received an email, is a first element To pay attention to the e-mail address. « Although most phishing emails are almost identical to the e-mails that we send, you always look at the address well, » says Ulyys. An e-mail from Ulys or Vinci Autoroutes always ends with one of these domain names:
– @Ulys.com
– @vinci-autoroutes.com
– @services.ulys.com
– @clients.ulys.com
– @contact.ulys.com
– @email.vinci-autoroutes.com
– @e.ulys.vinci-autoroutes.com
– @enquete.vinci-autoroutes.com
● The subject line of a phishing e -mail is also usually short and tries to tempt the victim to open the message. For example: « Your subscription has been suspended » or « Free safety package for the car ». Fraudulent sites often use a compelling tone and arouse fear For account separation if you do not click on a link or do not immediately provide certain information. If you have doubts about the authenticity of an e-mail, log in to your Ulys account, it still sounds.
● ULYS can be clear for clarity also contact by text message If you have a subscription to ask you to supplement your file, for example. You can also receive a reminder SMS if a monthly invoice has been rejected by your bank.
● Vinci Autoroutes, the other company responsible for the French highways, takes Only contact with you by text if you have experienced a payment problem At a toll station and you have submitted a report of non -payment to a teleoperator. SMS messages are indicated by Vinci or 36035. « We don’t use numbers that start with 06 or 07. If you get such a message, be on your guard, » they still warn.
Up to 375 euros for those who do not register
With the summer holidays on the doorstep, the French government warns that removing the toll gates on some motorways, certainly not means that the péage has been abolished.
“On these routes there are no longer any toll gates or barriers, but cameras that register the vehicles license plates. The managers can then identify the owner or driver of the vehicle via the Télépéage cabinet, online registered contact details, a » vignette « or with a prepaid card system, depending on the flux libe. Risks a fine of 90 euros, as well as the costs of the péage that can be fine.
