Governor Kathy Hochul issued a warning regarding a surge in E-ZPass toll scams in New York State, which is linked to the recent rollout of congestion pricing. The scam involves fraudulent text messages urging motorists to pay overdue tolls, capitalizing on the confusion surrounding the new tolling system initiated on January 5. After other agencies, including E-ZPass administrators, had already alerted the public, Hochul's late response highlighted the importance of public safety and urged consumers to remain vigilant against such scams, emphasizing that E-ZPass would never request personal information through texts or emails.
Public safety is my top priority, which is why I'm urging New Yorkers to take caution against senseless scammers sending fake E-ZPass text messages in an attempt to collect money for fake, unpaid tolls.
Consumers should know that E-ZPass, or Tolls by Mail, will never send a text or email requesting personal, sensitive information.
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