The text is most certainly a scam, as the federal agency doesn't send such messages. Yet criminals are impersonating the IRS to trick taxpayers into sharing personal information by texting them ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Thruway Authority are warning New Yorkers of a recent E-ZPass text message scam that has been trying to collect tolls from recipients.

New Yorkers are being warned of possible E-ZPass scam text messages attempting to collect tolls from consumers. Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced Sunday that residents have reported receiving fake ...

Governor Kathy Hochul is warning New York residents about a rising E-ZPass text message scam designed to steal personal information and money from unsuspecting consumers. According to reports, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Thruway Authority are warning New Yorkers of a recent E-ZPass text message scam that has been trying to collect tolls from recipients.

Attention, New Yorkers—there’s a new scam targeting your phones, and it’s not an exclusive sample sale invite. Fraudsters are sending fake E-ZPass text messages, trying to steal your ...

A current scam targeting Americans nationwide involves a text demanding payment for unpaid tolls, federal and state officials warn. "Whether you've driven through a toll recently or not ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers statewide have fallen victim to scam texts posing as E-ZPass attempting ... In an announcement, Hochul said Sunday, Feb. 16, that the text messages are often sent ...

"Smishing" is a scam method that uses text messages to trick people into giving away sensitive information that could lead to losing money or having their identity stolen. Smishing scams are ...

The messages often ask you to reply “Y” to get a link to an unofficial website. E-ZPass will never text or email to ask for sensitive information like your credit card number, birthday ...