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State officials warn of E-ZPass text message scam

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Thruway Authority are warning New Yorkers of a recent E-ZPass text message scam that has been trying to collect tolls from recipients. The scam texts are sent from an international phone number and request the recipients to reply with "Y" to receive a link, which contains an unofficial website, the NYS Thruway Authority said. Officials said E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send…

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FOX Carolina

Rutherford Co. deputies warn residents about toll road scam

The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a text message circulating around describing unpaid tolls.

5 days ago·South Carolina, United States

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CBS News

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.

5 days ago

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New York Post

Too little, too late: Hochul chimes in on E-ZPass texting scam — nearly a week after everyone else

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.

6 days ago·New York, United States

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Daily Freeman

New York state warns residents of E-ZPass text scam

ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers statewide have fallen victim to scam texts posing as E-ZPass attempting to collect tolls, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. In an announcement, Hochul said Sunday, Feb. 16, that the text messages are often sent from an international number, and request the receiver to reply with “Y” to receive a link. The texts often contain an unofficial website. Hochul asserted that E-ZPass or Tolls by Mail do not send text messages or emails …

6 days ago·Kingston, United States

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WIVB

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State officials warn of E-ZPass text message scam

Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Thruway Authority are warning New Yorkers of a recent E-ZPass text message scam that has been trying to collect tolls from recipients.

6 days ago·Buffalo, United States

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NBC New York

‘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, and when users click on the link provided in the alert, that’s when the scammers strike. The text might look official...

6 days ago·New York, United States

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