E-Z Pass users warned about email scam

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is warning E-Z Pass users to beware of an email phishing scam.

The email looks like an attempt to collect unpaid tolls.

An example of the email is as follows: "Dear customer, You have not paid for driving on a toll road. This invoice is sent repeatedly, please service your debt in the shortest possible time."

The scammers even attempt to replicate the E-Z Pass logo and plum color scheme.

However, the E-Z Pass Service Center sends out invoices through the postal mail.

The Port Authority says the bogus email should be deleted right away.