E-ZPass Scam Targets Drivers With Claims of Unpaid Tolls
A wave of fraudulent text messages targeting drivers with claims of unpaid E-ZPass tolls has prompted warnings from authorities across the United States. Known as a "smishing" scam, the messages appear to come from official tolling agencies,
Congestion pricing scam tricks drivers into paying for tolls via text, E-ZPass NY warns
Scammers posing as toll collectors are sending drivers fake text messages to cash in on New York City congestion pricing, E-ZPass warns.
Did you get a text about unpaid E-ZPass tolls? It's a scam. Here's what to do.
If you recently got a text message from EZDriveMA or anyone else claiming that you have "an unpaid toll bill," you should delete it. It's part of an ongoing scam targeting E-ZPass users in several states – though even some drivers who don't have E-ZPass have reported receiving the messages.
Congestion pricing scam targeting E-ZPass users
Scammers posing as toll collectors are sending drivers fake text messages to cash in on congestion pricing, E-ZPass warns. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
Scam alert: Beware of fake E-ZPass text demanding payment for toll bill
A new texting scam is circulating, trying to convince people to pay $6.99 for an outstanding toll bill. The text appears to come from E-ZPass. “It says your vehicle has an unpaid toll bill,” said Giselle Gomez,
Here’s how N.J. drivers will get a E-ZPass toll credit for Lower Manhattan congestion fee
Are N.J. drivers getting their Congestion pricing toll credits? The MTA explains why it doesn't immediately show up on their E-ZPass statements.
EZDriveMa is not E-ZPass, but that’s not stopping the scam; what to know now
Now referred to as the EZDriveMa scam, the messages aren’t real and no money is owed. And for area drivers, the tipoff is in the name; EZDriveMa is not E-ZPass. But, that’s not stopping scammers. Here ...
Texting scam imitating E-ZPass invoice spreads to Mass. after targeting N.H., R.I. customers
Targeted phone numbers appear to be chosen at random and are “not uniquely associated with an account or usage of toll roads, ...
E-ZPass site crashes during NYC congestion pricing’s first workweek rush hour
Z. The state’s E-ZPass website crashed Monday morning during the Manhattan toll program’s first workweek rush hour. The ...
Drivers Hit with EZDriveMA Scam Texts—Here's What to Watch Out For
The EZDrive MA scam texts usually target drivers with messages that say you owe a small amount, or $6.99, in unpaid tolls and ...
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No E-ZPass? Congestion pricing could cost you 50% more to drive into Manhattan
Congestion pricing in New York City is now in effect, after he MTA and Gov. Kathy Hochul revived the controversial plan to ...
E-ZPass scam has hit Delaware. How to avoid falling for common scams
The latest scam to hit Delaware is one claiming an unpaid E-ZPass bill. Here's how to avoid this type of scam.
New technology live at West Virginia Turnpike tolls
New technology aimed at making the turnpike toll experience easier has gone live.The new system will offer a toll-by-plate ...
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That EZPass text is a scam, says MDTA
That text you may have received claiming you are overdue in paying on your Maryland E-ZPass is a scam, according to the ...