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Beware: E-ZPass Scam Texts Target New Yorkers

2/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

New Yorkers are alerted to E-ZPass scam texts requesting toll payments from international numbers.
Governor Kathy Hochul stated that legitimate agencies will not request personal information via text.
Similar scams have emerged in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, misleading consumers with fake toll notices.
Authorities advise vigilance and recommend verifying messages through official channels.

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Historical Context

New Yorkers are warned about E-ZPass scam texts requesting toll payments, echoing similar scams in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This situation reflects a broader trend of digital fraud, reminiscent of the rise of telemarketing scams in the 1990s. As technology evolves, so do tactics used by scammers, highlighting the need for consumer vigilance and robust verification methods.

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Story summary

New Yorkers are alerted to E-ZPass scam texts requesting toll payments from international numbers.
Governor Kathy Hochul stated that legitimate agencies will not request personal information via text.
Similar scams have emerged in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, misleading consumers with fake toll notices.
Authorities advise vigilance and recommend verifying messages through official channels.

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