Thruway Authority warns of E-ZPass toll scam texts
ALBANY — If you receive a text message claiming you need to pay your E-ZPass or FasTrak tolls, don’t rush to pay — it could be a scam. In an influx of text messages delivered to Capital Region residents over the past few months,
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.
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.
New E-ZPass scam targeting congestion pricing drivers with fake texts
A new SMS texting scam is targeting New York drivers, claiming that they owe an unpaid toll bill after driving through the Congestion Relief Zone, telling them they need to make an immediate payment while linking to a fake website.
Officials warning drivers about E-Z Pass toll texting scam
Law enforcement agencies are alerting drivers to be aware of a widespread E-Z Pass scam that has been making the rounds since congestion pricing started.
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 new congestion pricing plan, transportation officials said.
NYPD issues warning about E-ZPass, Amazon text message scam
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is alerting Staten Island residents to a text message scam targeting unsuspecting victims. As detailed by the NYPD, scammers are attempting to deceive victims into clicking a link by impersonating well-known agencies and companies such as E-ZPass and Amazon.
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 ...
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 ...
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China-linked firm gets E-ZPass contract in New Jersey, former senator calls it 'worse' than TikTok
A Singapore-owned company was awarded the automated tolling contract for the New Jersey Turnpike, and its ties to the Chinese ...
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‘Dangerous’ foreign threat: NJ under fire for E-ZPass contract tied to China
Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's $1.7 billion E-ZPass contract with a firm with ...
What is FastTrack? EZDriveMa scam evolves to target more drivers
Scammers are sending fake texts claiming to be from EZDriveMA, the Massachusetts electronic tolling system, and FasTrak, ...
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NYS Thruway Authority going through recertification process for Grand Island E-ZPass users
The Thruway Authority is doing this to make sure only Grand Island residents are paying the nine-cent toll fee, and not others who used to live there.