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.
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 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.
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.
Alert: New scams targeting E-ZPass account holders
New Jersey drivers beware! E-ZPass scams on the rise, targeting account holders with fake toll text messages. Learn how to avoid falling victim to SMiShing scams.
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,
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