'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,
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.
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.
Thruway Authority warns of E-ZPass toll scam texts
Scam texts claiming unpaid E-ZPass tolls are pressuring people into quick payments. Verify legitimacy before clicking links, the state Thruway Authority says.
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 Congestion Relief Zone, telling them they need to make an immediate payment while linking to a fake website.
State officials warn of E-ZPass text message scam
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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.
Gov. Hochul warns New Yorkers of E-ZPass scam texts
Governor Kathy Hochul warned New York consumers Sunday of E-ZPass text message scams.Consumers have reported receiving SMS text messages attempting to collect
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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 ...
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 ...