E-ZPass, Kathy Hochul and 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.
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.
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.
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.
Thruway Authority warns of E-ZPass toll scam texts
Scam texts claiming unpaid E-ZPass tolls are pressuring people into quick payments. Verify legitimacy before clicking links, the state Thruway Authority says.
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,
'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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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E-ZPass Issues ‘Special Alert’ to All Drivers in Maine
The Maine Turnpike’s E-ZPass program is issuing a warning for folks to stay alert and be aware of a specific scam.