State transportation officials alert motorists about a new E-ZPass scam linked to the MTA’s congestion pricing plan introduced last month. Scam texts claiming unpaid toll invoices and threatening late fees have emerged, misleading drivers. The official E-ZPass website warns that these messages, which may reference fictitious names like 'NY Toll Services,' are unauthorized attempts to collect money. Officials advise against clicking on any links in these messages. The scams are exploiting confusion around the $9 toll imposed on car entries below 61st Street during peak hours to ease congestion in Manhattan.
"We have recently learned of a SMS text message scam being presented as an attempt to collect tolls for the Congestion Relief Zone, formally known as the Central Business District Tolling Program."
"Please be advised this is NOT an authorized communication from EZPass or the toll agencies associated with EZPass."
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