How to spot and avoid the E-ZPass scam texts everyone's getting
There's a new, quite common E-ZPass scam text making the rounds — don't fall for it. In case you haven't heard of it, the scam text in question claims the receiver has unpaid tolls and that they need to pay their balance in order to avoid consequences such as fines or losing their license.
Here’s how to spot the new E-ZPass smishing scam targeting N.J. drivers
Drivers can go to the New Jersey E-ZPass website or app and check for any outstanding tolls or violation notices. State law also requires E-ZPass to check to see if a vehicle owner has a valid account before issuing a violation notice. In April, the NJ E-ZPass group’s advice was direct and simple, don’t respond to the text.
Texting scam imitating E-ZPass invoice spreads to Mass. after targeting N.H., R.I. customers
Targeted phone numbers appear to be chosen at random and are “not uniquely associated with an account or usage of toll roads,” MassDOT said in a statement.
E-ZPass Scam Targets Drivers With Claims of Unpaid Tolls
A wave of fraudulent text messages targeting drivers with claims of unpaid E-ZPass tolls has prompted warnings from authorities across the United States. Known as a "smishing" scam, the messages appear to come from official tolling agencies, directing recipients to settle unpaid tolls and urging drivers to avoid late fees by paying quickly.
Thruway Authority warns of E-ZPass phishing scam
Motorists in New York are being warned of a phishing scam involving fake texts from “E-ZPass NY” or “Tolls By Mail NY,” which falsely claim unpaid balances and seek sensitive personal details. The Thruway Authority stressed that neither entity requests such information via text or email.
Get a text about unpaid E-ZPass tolls? Don't fall for this scam
North Jersey agencies and individuals are warning residents to be aware of the latest text message scam alleging unpaid E-ZPass tolls.
Mexico woman falls for E-ZPass text scam
Mexico woman falls for E-ZPass text scam
Ohio Turnpike to begin issuing late fees, vehicle registration holds for unpaid tolls
In mid-August 2024, the Commission suspended all late fees, collections and vehicle registration holds to allow for customers ...
Time to pay: Ohio Turnpike to resume late fees, collections for unpaid tolls in February
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission is giving advance notice to drivers of passenger cars and commercial trucks ...
NY petition targeting E-ZPass late fees and congestion pricing gains thousands of backers: ‘Legal extortion’
A New York driver who says he’s fed up with E-ZPass tolls has launched an online petition to change the system, including ...
Have an E-ZPass? WVPA warns drivers of text scam
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Parkways Authority (WVPA) is warning drivers of an ongoing text scam that ...
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Beware of E-ZPass text messaging scam
An alert regarding text messaging scams has been issued to E-ZPass customers, according to a press release from the West ...