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E-ZPass Toll Scam Text Notification

Scammers are sending E-ZPass scam text notifications like the one below to potential victims, claiming they owe unpaid tolls and seeking immediate payment. However, the DMV will never send text messages regarding toll bills and warns residents to avoid responding to these urgent messages. The agency advises individuals to verify any unexpected texts by reaching out directly to E-ZPass before taking any action.

An E-ZPass Scam Text

E-ZPass Scam Text

E-ZPass Final Reminder: You have an outstanding toll.

Your toll account balance is outstanding. If you fail to pay by March 6, 2025, you will face penalties or legal action.

Now Payment:https://e- zpass.com-etcts.xin/us

(Please reply Y, then exit the SMS and open it again to activate the link, or copy the link to your Safari browser and open

it)

Please settle your toll immediately after reading this message to avoid penalties for delaying the payment. Thank you for your cooperation

The link in the scam text goes to a fake and phishing website operated by scammers that steals their victims' personal, financial information and use it fraudulently.

If you were tricked into disclosing your banking information, please contact your bank immediately for help, before it is used fraudulently by scammers.

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