US EditionKeep getting texts about unpaid tolls? Here’s what to know about the new E-ZPass scam
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Scammers exploit official E-ZPass branding in texts demanding small payments to trick victims, with Americans receiving 19.2 billion spam and scam texts in April 2025, Robokiller reported.
- The E-ZPass scam, which involves texts claiming unpaid tolls or expired accounts, surged in popularity across the US in spring 2025.
- This increase took place against the context of Americans receiving a total of 19.2 billion unsolicited and fraudulent text messages in April 2025, which averages out to roughly 63 messages per individual.
- The scam uses official-looking branding and panic-inducing language to demand small immediate payments, increasing its effectiveness and victim response.
- Authorities including the FBI, FCC, and local DMVs issued warnings, advising victims to avoid payment requests and to contact banks promptly if they gave information.
- The situation underscores the need for vigilance as the real E-ZPass never texts payment demands, and affected individuals can report scams to both E-ZPass and the FCC.
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