New Jersey E-ZPass clarifies that it does not send unsolicited text messages to collect payments from customers. In cases where accounts are in collections and managed by Credit Collection Services, customers might receive text messages from this service. Such a message will typically include a phone number, their website www.ccspayment.com, and a file number.
The agency advises users to be wary of SMISHING text messages that seek payment for overdue toll balances and to refrain from clicking any links within these questionable messages.
"If you received a SMISHING text message, you can file a report with the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/?orgcode=NJTA and/or the FBI’s IC3 unit at www.ic3.gov," New Jersey E-ZPass recommends to those who encounter these fraudulent requests.
