Officials warning drivers about E-Z Pass texting scam for congestion pricing toll bills | abc7ny.com

Law enforcement agencies are alerting drivers to be aware of a widespread E-Z Pass scam that has been making the rounds since congestion pricing started.

Officials say scammers, likely based overseas, have flooded phones with official-looking text messages claiming an "unpaid toll invoice" and warning drivers that they could face "excessive late fees on their bill" unless paid.

Officials are warning drivers to be aware of the scams from fictitious names like "NY Toll Services" claiming to collect tolls for the congestion relief zone.

Do not click on any links, they say.

E-ZPass NY said it never asks customers to click a link to pay for tolls.