There has been a notable increase in scam text messages impersonating toll collection agencies like E-ZPass. These messages falsely claim recipients have unpaid tolls and urge immediate action, often including links to fraudulent websites designed to steal personal and financial information. This type of scam, known as “smishing,“ has prompted warnings from various state departments of transportation and the Federal Trade Commission. Individuals are advised not to click on suspicious links and to verify any toll-related communications through official channels.
