State officials warn of E-ZPass text message scam
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 a text or email asking for personal information such as credit card information, a birthday, social security number or other identifying information.
A real text will come from 39769 and start with, 'EZPNY.' It also contains official websites, such as tollsbymailny.com or e-zpassny.com.
If you're unsure of whether a text is real or a scam, officials urge recipients to contact E-ZPass at 1-800-333-8655, Tolls by Mail at 1-844-826-8400 or email ezpassny@thruway.ny.gov for help.
NYS Thruway Authority officials said complaints regarding fake text messages can be filed with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center here.
Katie Skoog joined the News 4 team in April 2024. She is a graduate from the University at Buffalo. You can view more of her work here.
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