A scam involving E-ZPASS is circling and targeting unsuspected phone users. The photo below is an example of what the text looks like. Do NOT copy, or click on the link that accompanies the text!
The Thruway Authority assures that E-Z Pass or Tolls by Mail will never request sensitive personal information via text or email. This scam is not limited to New York; Similar reports have emerged from California, Florida, and Texas.
— https://www.whec.com/top-news/scam-alert-fake-e-z-pass-text-messages-targeting-drivers-nationwide/