(WNY News Now) – Niagara County – Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski has alerted the public to a scam involving fake text messages aimed at E-ZPass users. The scam, which is affecting tolling customers nationwide, tricks recipients into revealing personal or financial information via a fraudulent website.
“This is like so many other scams where the goal is to try to acquire as much of your personal information as possible,” said Jastrzemski. “The text message that is sent out looks official and has fooled many people.”
The text message is sent as an attempt to collect tolls on behalf of “NY Toll Services” or “E-ZPass Toll Services.” People receiving the text are directed to click a link to pay an outstanding toll balance to avoid a late fee. The toll account information provided in these texts is neither valid nor accurate. Real communications from E-ZPass New York will only refer customers to the following official websites: EZPassNY.com and TollsByMailNY.com
“It’s always important to know that legitimate government agencies will never ask for customer’s date of birth, social security number or other personally identifiable information in an unsolicited text message,” said Jastrzemski. “Always remember that if you are unsure about any text or email you receive, you should call the agency directly.”
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