Researchers find dozens of fake E-ZPass toll websites after FBI warning
Therecord.media - April 19, 2024 - Cybersecurity researchers have found almost 30 phishing websites spoofing the electronic toll collection service E-ZPass following an FBI warning last week.
The FBI said in an alert that since early March the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received over 2,000 complaints reporting smishing texts impersonating road toll collection services from at least three states.
Smishing is a social engineering attack using fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money. The complaints seen by the FBI indicate “the scam may be moving from state-to-state,” they said. Read more >>
E-PASS Customers Can Save on Monthly Bill as Part of State’s Toll Relief Program
Accesswire.com - April 8, 2024 - E-PASS customers can enjoy a 50% savings on their monthly toll bills starting April 1 as part of the statewide toll relief program announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis April 1, 2024. The savings apply to E-PASS and other Florida toll transponder customers driving two-axle vehicles recording 35 or more trips a month with no registration required to participate. Read more >>
VDOT explains why some saw $15 toll charge on I-64
Wavy.com -April 4, 2024 - Some drivers may have noticed a shocking charge on their E-ZPass after traveling on I-64 in Norfolk on Tuesday, April 2.
VDOT responded to why there was an alarming $15 toll price on the I-64 Norfolk Reversible Express Lanes, near Tidewater Drive.
Around 5:50 a.m. on April 2, there was a backup on the I-64 Norfolk Reversible Express Lanes, due to a multi-vehicle crash. Read more >>
PA Turnpike Alerts E-ZPass Users of Phishing Scam
PATurnpike.com - April 7, 2024 - On Sunday afternoon, the PA Turnpike was advised of a phishing scam that is targeting E-ZPass account holders requesting personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.
The texts purport to be from “Pa Turnpike Toll Services” and center around urgent requests with your account that would result in a late fee if the balance does not get settled. Similar scams have been reported by toll agencies across the country over the past several days. Read more >>
MTA Approves Manhattan Congestion Pricing Plan
Globest.com - April 1, 2024 - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved what it hopes will become the nation’s first congestion pricing system as early as the middle of June for the streets below 60th Street in Manhattan.
The board of the MTA, which runs the subways and now will administer the new electronically monitored congestion tolls, voted 11-1 on March 27 to authorize the pricing structure. Read more>>