Pennsylvania
‘Smishing’ scam targets people who drive on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and some who don’t

Why having identity theft protection is so important
Identity theft is probably one of the most costly things that can happen to you, especially if you leave it unresolved for a while.
A simple two-sentence text has been popping up on people’s smart phones this year, informing them they owe money for previous trips along the Pennsylvania Turnpike — even if they haven’t driven on the toll road.
“To prevent further fees totaling $106.00, please settle the due amount of $10.60,” one text read, before listing a website where the person could supposedly pay the overdue bill.
It’s a scam. The texts are not coming from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and some of the people who receive them have never traveled on the turnpike.
If you click on the link, it will take you to a bogus website that asks for your credit card information in order to steal your identity, said Crispin Havener, a Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission spokesman.
The problem started in March when residents in Illinois began receiving the texts, supposedly from the Illinois Tollway. Scammers illegally obtained random lists of phone numbers, then sent texts to those numbers claiming to be from a particular state’s toll or turnpike commission, depending on the area codes, Havener said.
“It’s not a security breach,” Havener said. “There are no issues with our customer accounts.”
What is smishing?
Federal Bureau of Investigation officials call it “smishing” because the cybercriminals use short message service, or SMS, to go “phishing” for people’s credit card information.
The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 2,000 complaints from at least three different states in the month after these texts first appeared on people’s smart phones.
“We saw that initial batch of texts in March and April, then last month we received a new bunch of complaints, and people seem to be receiving them again now,” Havener said.
What should I do if I get one of these texts?
Anyone who receives one of these texts should following these steps, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center:
- File a complaint with the center at www.ic3.gov.
- Check your account using the toll service’s legitimate website. In Pennsylvania, it’s www.paturnpike.com/e-zpass.
- Contact the toll service’s customer service phone number. In Pennsylvania, it’s 877-736-6727.
- Delete any smishing texts received.
- If you clicked any link or provided your information, take efforts to secure your personal information and financial accounts. Dispute any unfamiliar charges.
Contact David Bruce at dbruce@timesnews.com. Follow him on X @ETNBruce.

Pennsylvania
Families in Norristown, Pennsylvania, speak out following wave of ICE arrests, deportations

Community members and immigrant rights advocates gathered Wednesday evening at the Reformed Church of the Ascension in Norristown to share emotional stories of loved ones detained — and in some cases deported — amid what they describe as a recent wave of immigration enforcement.
Julieta Guadalupe Adán said her brother, 34-year-old Alejandro Serrano Adán, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Saturday and is now back in Mexico.
“He’s never had any incident with the law,” she said through a translator. “He came here. He always had a consistent job. His main focus was to provide for his family.”
According to Guadalupe Adán, her brother came to the United States from Mexico four years ago to work as a landscaper. Though he was undocumented, she said he had no criminal record, but often gave rides to a man who she believed did.
“I’ve warned him of this,” she said. “He was somebody who, if you asked him for a ride or a favor, he would do that for anybody.”
Guadalupe Adán said she always knew deportation was a possibility, but said she’s struggling to accept how it happened.
“He was dropped off without any of his documentation — no passport, no information, no money,” she said.
Denisse Argurto, a community organizer in Montgomery County, said advocates have been tracking the number of local families affected by ICE arrests. They estimate that over 25 people have been arrested and at least five deported from Norristown since late May. CBS News Philadelphia has reached out to an ICE spokesperson for confirmation and is awaiting a response.
David McMahon, a community organizer who works with families impacted by immigration enforcement, said educating people about their rights is essential.
“People need to be informed of their rights — where they are able to actually successfully exercise them,” McMahon said. “Especially in instances where people who are most vulnerable can’t really take some actions directly, we can sort of be a public face and get word out that way.”
Over the past few weeks, volunteers like McMahon have handed out pocket-sized cards listing the legal rights of immigrants if approached by immigration officers. The cards include reminders such as the right to remain silent and the ability to refuse entry unless ICE presents a judicial warrant.
Guadalupe Adán said her family is still reeling from her brother’s sudden deportation — but she hopes speaking out will inspire others.
“We do have value. We do have our dignity,” she said. “And we demand respect — especially for our children.”
Pennsylvania
New Details on 2 Tornadoes Confirmed in Northwestern Pennsylvania During Monday’s Storms

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service Cleveland office confirmed an EF-
2 tornado in eastern Erie County, Pennsylvania, with maximum
estimated wind speeds of 115 mph and a maximum path width of
150 yards. The tornado touched down just northwest of the
intersection of Plum Road and Page Road, with swirls in the field
and moving northeast toppling a large tree and destroying a barn
near Knoyle Rd. The tornado crossed Knoyle Road and struck a second
barn directly, which contained several vehicles and trailers. The
barn was destroyed, leaving the cars heavily damaged and a
trailer overturned. Debris from the structure was across a
nearby field and into the adjacent woods. Two horses and several
cows were killed as a result of the tornado. A nearby home
sustained moderate damage, including ripped siding from the west
side, broken windows, and a blown-out side door. The tornado
continued northeast across an open field before entering a wooded
area, where it damaged several trees. It then lifted shortly
thereafter.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball, Pick 2 Day results for June 9, 2025
The Pennsylvania Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, June 9, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 9 drawing
30-33-40-43-52, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 2 numbers from June 9 drawing
Day: 7-7, Wild: 8
Evening: 4-9, Wild: 5
Check Pick 2 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 9 drawing
Day: 1-4-6, Wild: 8
Evening: 2-7-5, Wild: 5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 9 drawing
Day: 0-5-1-1, Wild: 8
Evening: 3-9-5-4, Wild: 5
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 9 drawing
Day: 0-4-5-7-1, Wild: 8
Evening: 1-8-4-4-0, Wild: 5
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash4Life numbers from June 9 drawing
06-08-28-57-60, Cash Ball: 03
Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from June 9 drawing
04-07-17-27-36
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Treasure Hunt numbers from June 9 drawing
11-13-22-25-29
Check Treasure Hunt payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Match 6 Lotto numbers from June 9 drawing
10-19-22-33-43-47
Check Match 6 Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 9 drawing
01-07-24-50-59, Powerball: 11
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Sign the Ticket: Ensure your ticket has your signature, name, address and phone number on the back.
- Prizes up to $600: Claim at any PA Lottery retailer or by mail: Pennsylvania Lottery, ATTN: CLAIMS, PO BOX 8671, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
- Prizes from $600 to $2,500: Use a Claim Form to claim at a retailer or by mail: Pennsylvania Lottery, ATTN: CLAIMS, PO BOX 8671, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
- Prizes over $2,500: Mail your signed ticket with a Claim Form or in person at a Lottery Area Office (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Lottery Headquarters is currently not open to the public. Visit the PA Lottery website for other office locations near you.
When are the Pennsylvania Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 2, 3, 4, 5: 1:35 p.m. and 6:59 p.m. daily.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. daily.
- Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. daily.
- Treasure Hunt: 1:35 p.m. daily.
- Match 6 Lotto: 6:59 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Pennsylvania editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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