E-ZPass, scam and tolls

Drivers Hit With FasTrak Toll Scam Texts—Here's What to Watch Out For
The text reads that the driver needs to pay their toll by a specific deadline "to avoid a fine and keep your license."
Thruway Authority warns of E-ZPass toll scam texts
ALBANY — If you receive a text message claiming you need to pay your E-ZPass or FasTrak tolls, don’t rush to pay — it could be a scam. In an influx of text messages delivered to Capital Region residents over the past few months,
How to spot and avoid the E-ZPass scam texts everyone's getting
The FTC recommended you not click the link, reach out to your local tolling agency to see if it's legit, and report and delete the scam messages. Most phones have a "report junk" option for instances just like this. So, in short: Stay vigilant and keep the delete button handy.
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.
Officials warning drivers about E-Z Pass toll texting scam
Law enforcement agencies are alerting drivers to be aware of a widespread E-Z Pass scam that has been making the rounds since congestion pricing started.
VDOT warning of new toll scam texts
WUSA-TV Washington, D.C. The texts claim you have an overdue balance and demand you pay up or face fees. Federal prosecutors in N.Y. officially move to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case I've been to 3 Bavarian-style villages in the US.
FasTrak text message scam taking its toll on users
While people are complaining about the FasTrak scam, it's a good rule of thumb to do this with any text message you receive ...
Officials warn about ongoing FasTrak scam as new versions continuously pop up
FasTrak officials say over the course of the year, the text messages evolved continuously to try and trick more people. Here's what to know.
Surge in FasTrak Lane tolls text scams prompts FBI alert
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has issued a warning about a recent surge in smishing scams targeting drivers with ...
Did you receive a text about unpaid road toll bills? It could be a scam: What to know
If you receive a toll road text message you suspect could be a scam, the FBI previously suggested to do the following: File a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center and be sure to ...
What is FastTrack? EZDriveMa scam evolves to target more drivers
Scammers are sending fake texts claiming to be from EZDriveMA, the Massachusetts electronic tolling system, and FasTrak, ...
FBI Advice on Scam Text Messages About Road Tolls
The agency has advised the public to be cautious when receiving seemingly official texts requesting personal information.
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No, FasTrak did not send you a text to pay up. It’s a ‘smishing’ scam
Have you received a text message urging you to pay a FasTrak fee? It's a scam. The message looks like this: “In order to avoid excessive late fees and potential legal action on statements ...
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What to Know About the New FasTrak Scam Targeting Drivers
One scam making the rounds recently exploits a common anxiety of many drivers: passing through tolls without paying. If you want to avoid falling for the FasTrak scheme, here’s everything you ...
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 ...