‘Do not click that link': New E-ZPass scam is targeting people over texts
New Jersey officials issued a warning about a new scam that could be buried in your pocket. Thieves are reportedly using text messages to target people on their cell phones. The messages claim the person has unpaid E-ZPass tolls,
NY’s Gov. Hochul chimes in on E-ZPass texting scam — nearly a week after everyone else
Nice of you to finally show up. Gov. Kathy Hochul chimed in and issued a warning on an E-ZPass toll scam Sunday — nearly a week after other agencies sounded the alarm — while failing to ...
N.Y. Gov. Hochul warns of E-ZPass text scam targeting unsuspecting residents
The warning from New York's governor comes just days after the NYPD alerted Staten Island residents to such a scam.
Did you get a text about unpaid E-ZPass tolls? It's likely a scam, state officials warn.
State officials are advising New Yorkers not to be fooled by a multistate text messaging scam alleging motorists have unpaid E-ZPass tolls and are at risk of "excessive late fees" unless they click on a fraudulent link.
Governor Hochul warns of E-ZPass scam
ALBANY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Governor Kathy Hochul warned consumers of an E-ZPass text message scam on Sunday. Consumers have reported SMS messages that attempt to collect tolls. Fake texts are often sent from an international number, and consumers are requested to reply “Y” to receive a link to an unofficial website.
State officials warn of E-ZPass text message scam
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Too little, too late: Hochul chimes in on E-ZPass texting scam — nearly a week after everyone else
Nice of you to finally show up. Gov. Kathy Hochul chimed in and issued a warning on an E-ZPass toll scam Sunday — nearly a week after other agencies sounded the alarm — while failing to ...
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E-ZPass warns of text scam
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Thruway Authority is warning drivers of a scam that involves fake text messages telling people they have unpaid tolls. The text asks for a response to the message as ...
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E-ZPass scammers try to cash in on NYC congestion pricing with phony text-message shakedown
“Please be advised this is NOT an authorized communication from EZPass or the toll agencies associated with EZPass. “We advise you NOT to access the website contained within the message if you ...
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What is FastTrack? EZDriveMa scam evolves to target more drivers
You use E-ZPass and always pay your tolls on time. Scammers are sending fake texts claiming to be from EZDriveMA, the Massachusetts electronic tolling system, and FasTrak, California’s toll ...
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New York state warns residents of E-ZPass text scam
ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers statewide have fallen victim to scam texts posing as E-ZPass attempting to collect tolls, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. In an announcement, Hochul said Sunday, Feb. 16 ...
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New scam targets E-ZPass holders with fake text alerts
State officials have issued a warning about a text scam targeting drivers who have E-ZPass. The message, which is not legit, asks to collect tolls through "NY Toll Services," according to the ...