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# MTA Warns Of New E-ZPass E-Mail Scam
- URL: https://bklyner.com/mta-e-zpass-e-mail-scam-bensonhurst/
- Published: 2014-07-09T13:00:37.000Z
- Updated: 2014-07-09T13:00:37.000Z
- Author: Ned Berke
- Tags: commuters, E-ZPass, email scams, hacking, identity theft, MTA bridges and tunnels, #API-Imported

![ezpass](http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ezpass-585x422.jpg)

The MTA is warning E-ZPass users of a new e-mail phishing scam that has surfaced, in which digital con artists attempt to get at your private data by warning of phony unpaid tolls.

[Phishing ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing?ref=bklyner.com)scams attempt to dupe users to send the scammer sensitive information, including usernames, passwords or banking information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity.

Scam artists are sending out official looking e-mails carrying the E-ZPass logo, often from an e-mail account that appears to be connected to the service. A screenshot of the e-mail is shown above, stating that the user has not paid for driving on a toll road and that previous invoices have not been responded to. It provides a link to download the invoice.

In reality, the E-ZPass Service Center does not send out e-mail invoices for payments. All bills are sent through the United States Postal Service. The e-mails are not authorized by E-ZPass, MTA Bridges and Tunnels or any other toll agency associated with the service.

The agency is advising customers not to open or respond such e-mail, and instead send them straight to the trash bin. If you think you may have a legitimate e-mail from E-ZPass and want confirmation before opening it, you can call the E-ZPass New York Customer Service Center at (800) 333-8655.