'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 from individuals posing as representatives of the Thruway Authority.
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 a release, warning residents about this scam and what to look out for.
‘Do not click that link': New E-ZPass scam is targeting people over texts
New Jersey officials issued a warning about a new scam that could be buried in your pocket. Thieves are reportedly using text messages to target people on their cell phones. The messages claim the person has unpaid E-ZPass tolls,
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.
State officials warn of E-ZPass text message scam
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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.
Unpaid toll texts sent nationwide are part of a con, federal and state officials warn
Demands for immediate payment in the guise of texts from state toll authorities are being made coast to coast, FTC says.
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 ...
Cape May County’s last bridge toll collector inspires Springsteen-esque song
After hearing about an Inquirer profile of Townends Inlet toll collector Rick Shetler, Billy Aronson took to his guitar to ...
N.J. Turnpike’s $1.9B E-ZPass contract raises concerns about ties to China, state leaders say
A New Jersey Congressman and other lawmakers raised concerns about potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party by a company ...
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 ...