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 warns of text scam
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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.
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