CONCORD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – New Hampshire officials are warning drivers about a new text message scam targeting E-ZPass users.

Attorney General John M. Formella and Transportation Commissioner William J. Cass issued a public alert regarding fraudulent messages designed to trick recipients into providing personal information.

The scam, known as “smishing,” involves deceptive text messages that appear to come from E-ZPass, falsely claiming a vehicle has unpaid tolls. The messages include a link and warn of severe consequences, such as excessive fees, legal action, or even suspension of vehicle registration, if the recipient does not pay immediately.

Screenshot by Abbie Trombley, WKBK news director who received one of the scam text messages.

Officials stress that NH E-ZPass and EZDriveMA will never contact customers via text for payment.

Authorities urge residents who receive such messages to report them by forwarding the message to 7726 (SPAM) and then deleting it. Customers should avoid clicking any links and instead verify their accounts through official sources, such as the NH E-ZPass website (www.ezpassnh.com) or the NH E-ZPass app.

Those who suspect they have been targeted can also report the scam to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.

Anyone with further questions is encouraged to contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-888-468-4454.