You read it regularly on Clubic, phishing, or phishing, is an online threat to be taken very seriously because it is deceptive and can take various forms. Users of the A79 have sometimes had a bad experience of it.
While everyone is free to grumble about the toll rate, the innovative ways to pay the amount due to the motorway company involve firm vigilance online.
Toll, my beautiful toll, tell me what costs the most?
If you have never taken the A79 before, we could almost tell you that this is normal. Inaugurated on November 14, 2022, this young motorway is planned to facilitate traffic from east to west in France along one of the routes of the Center-Europe Atlantic (RCEA) road. If you plan to travel between Mâcon and Montluçon, more precisely between Digoin and Montmarault, you will be able to experience the first free-flow motorway in France. Beyond the advantages or disadvantages of such a system making it possible to dispense with conventional toll gates, the Autoroute de Liaison Atlantique Europe (ALIAE), one of the concessionaires of the network, warns of potential phishing attacks affecting users of the A79.
Indeed, while several means of payment are possible, including online, to regularize your loan from the A79, ” scams “, namely scams, have unfortunately been noted by the ALIAE. Scoundrels are trying to pass themselves off as the official dealer by imitating its logo and graphic charter to better try to steal key personal information.
As is often the case with this type of phishing attack, both potential account data (email address, password, etc.) and credit card numbers are targeted. In other words, please note that ALIAE will never ask you to communicate any personal data of this type by email, SMS or even by telephone. If your card number is stolen, the damage could be significant.
This does not exclude paying your toll online if you feel like it
In fact, avoiding phishing attacks is not a bad idea on this Sunday surrounded by public holidays. However, the innovative nature of the free-flow toll should not make you forget to pay the bill once you have taken the motorway network. Indeed, if you do not pay within 72 hours after your last passage, a fixed fine of up to 90 euros is applied, and this, in addition to the toll passage note.
Up to 6 free flow gantries can be crossed on the 88 km of the A79, where your plate numbers are recorded by camera. You can then pay in several ways (terminal at rest areas, electronic toll, etc.), especially online. In any case, on the road as in the face of phishing, take the time to reflect and remain attentive.
Sources: UFC-What to choose , ALIAE
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