If you don’t fall victim to this new NJ E-Zass Phishing fraud, says Sheriff

• The fraud messages disguised as official e-Zass communication incorrectly falsified the expiry of the account or unpaid toll and request the immediate payment.
• Sheriff Brown emphasizes that legitimate authorities never request personal information or payments by e -mail or telephone and ask the residents to report suspicious activities.

Flemington -The law enforcement authorities warn the residents of an online phishing system that aims at E -Zpass customer for their personal data and the payment for fake great fees.

According to Fred Brown, Sheriff of Hunterdon County, the fraud begins with an unsolicited correspondence that is sent to drivers with an e-Zass transponders and accounts. The fraudsters write, send and call customers.

The message seems to come from the E-Zass service center, so that the account has expired and asks the recipients to click on a link to make a payment in amounts such as $ 3.95 to $ 12.55, The sheriff said to avoid higher late fees.

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“It is important that our residents remain vigilant and protect themselves from these fraudulent systems,” said Brown. “Remember that legitimate government agencies, including E-Zass, will never request personal information or payments by email or telephone. All official communications are carried out in letters. “Fraudulent e -mails and calls often use urgent language and threaten punishments to create a feeling of panic and put the recipients under pressure to meet their requirements. The residents are recommended to look for red flags such as generic regards, spelling mistakes and suspects on the left, said the sheriff.