'Have your guard up': New Yorkers warned to be aware of E-ZPass text scam
Residents across New York State are being warned about a growing scam involving deceptive text messages claiming unpaid tolls from individuals posing as representatives of the Thruway Authority.
‘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,
Hunterdon Co. Sheriff warns of E-ZPass fraud scam
Phishing schemes targeting E-ZPass customers are becoming more and more prevalent. Hunterdon County Sheriff Brown has issued a release, warning residents about this scam and what to look out for.
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.
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 mention it’s tied her controversial congestion pricing.
New Yorkers Beware, Governor Hochul Alerts Residents of E-ZPass Text Scam Phishing for Personal Information
Governor Hochul warns of a scam involving fake E-ZPass texts phishing for personal info; urges New Yorkers to verify messages through official channels.
New York state warns residents of E-ZPass text scam
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, that
E-ZPass customers in multiple states warned about smishing scam texts
Authorities in states that use E-ZPass to pay tolls have warned drivers about smishing texts asking them to click on links so they divulge personal and financial information.
State officials warn of E-ZPass text message scam
China on Monday urged the United States to "correct its mistakes" after the U.S. State Department removed previous wording on its website about not supporting Taiwan independence,
Unpaid toll texts sent nationwide are part of a con, federal and state officials warn
Demands for immediate payment in the guise of texts from state toll authorities are being made coast to coast, FTC says.
Scam Alert: A New E-ZPass Scam Text Is on the Rise—Here Are the Red Flags You Need to Know
T he scam calls about your car’s extended warranty (you know, the one you never signed up for) seem to be finally waning. But ...
E-ZPass scammers try to cash in on NYC congestion pricing with phony text-message shakedown
A flurry of phony text messages are trying to get metro area motorists to pay off overdue EZPass fees tied to the Big Apple’s ...
N.J. Turnpike’s $1.9B E-ZPass contract raises concerns about ties to China, state leaders say
A New Jersey Congressman and other lawmakers raised concerns about potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party by a company ...