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Fake E-ZPass text messages target drivers, ask for late toll payments

E-ZPass says it never sends a text or e-mail asking for your personal information.

Kurt Semder

Feb 13, 2025, 5:55 PM

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A new scam targeting drivers involves E-ZPass text messages asking for late, unpaid toll payments.

It asks users to click a link and provide personal information.

The messages have been written a variety of ways, but all appear to be coming from a phone number outside the United States.

The New York State Thruways said in a statement, "please be advised this is not an authorized communication from E-ZPass, the New York State Thruway Authority or any other toll agency associated with E-ZPass. We advise you not to open or respond to such a message should you receive one."

E-ZPass says it never sends a text or e-mail asking for your personal information.

Also, any real communications from them will only direct you to its website.

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