New Warning for New Jersey and Pennsylvania E-ZPass Users

🔺 E-ZPass has become a way of life for most New Jersey car owners

🔺 E-ZPass fines are high and difficult to fight.  When people get notices, they want to deal with them so they don't accrue extra penalties

🔺  Scammers take advantage of E-ZPass users with a text scam

Have you ever received a fine in the mail from E-ZPass?

It’s a frustrating experience that many of us have had, especially when our E-ZPass account runs out of funds, and we don't realize it until we get a notice.

On top of the toll you owe, you’ll often find a hefty $50 service fee added to the total.

You’d think that with all these service fees, customer service would be more accessible, but that’s another issue for another time.

I imagine dealing with the mob is easier than dealing with E-ZPass.

What’s important here is the sense of urgency these fees create.

When you’re hit with unexpected charges, your natural response is to act fast to avoid further penalties.

Unfortunately, scammers know this, and they are exploiting that fear to swindle you out of your hard-earned money.

According to the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, there’s been a recent surge in fraudulent messages targeting E-ZPass users.

The scam begins when you receive a text from what appears to be “NJ Turnpike toll services.”

The message urges you to click a link to pay an outstanding toll and avoid late fees.

This seems harmless at first glance, but authorities warn it’s a phishing scam designed to steal your payment information.

If you click the link, you’re prompted to enter your bank account or credit card details.

Once the scammers have your information, they can steal your money or make unauthorized charges.

Law enforcement is advising anyone who receives such a text to avoid clicking the link and to report it immediately.

If you’ve already responded to the scam, you should contact your bank or credit card company right away to protect your finances.

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Although this scam has been reported in other states, New Jersey residents are now experiencing a spike in these fraudulent messages.

It’s important to note that the scammers aren’t specifically targeting E-ZPass users; instead, they’re sending out messages to numbers with New Jersey area codes, hoping to catch someone with an E-ZPass account.

This is a clear warning: Always verify any messages related to tolls or fees directly through official channels, never by clicking on suspicious links.

Legitimate authorities will never send you a link to pay fines by text, ever.

Stay vigilant, and don’t let urgency cloud your judgment.