EZPass DMV Final Notice text threatening license suspension

Text message claims to be an “EZPass Final Notice” and says enforcement will begin in a few days unless you pay an outstanding ticket within 24 hours. It lists scary consequences like DMV reports, license and registration suspension, prosecution, and a hit to your credit. The message pushes you to click a payment link on a look‑alike domain (ezpass.paydfuad.bond/us) or reply “Y” to make the link clickable. This is a smishing attempt impersonating EZPass to steal payment details.

What’s different in this version

These traits set this message apart from the usual pattern.

Uses a UK +44 number while claiming New York authority involvement (DMV/EZPass).
Payment URL is a fake look‑alike subdomain on a .bond domain, not the real ezpass.com/ezpassny.com site.
Tries to make you act fast with a 24‑hour deadline and a long list of threats (license/registration suspension, prosecution, credit score).
Inconsistent dates (suspension Oct 15 but enforcement Oct 18) and odd fees (35% service fee).
Misspells E‑ZPass as "Ezpass" and cites a suspicious legal code.
Asks you to reply “Y” to engage, a common tactic to confirm your number is active.

How this scam works

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Step 1: An unexpected text claims you owe an E‑ZPass toll and must pay by a deadline.
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Step 2: It warns of fines or license problems to make you act fast.
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Step 3: The text includes a link to a look‑alike website with odd words or endings (for example: .world, .co).
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Step 4: The fake site asks for your card number and personal information, which scammers use to charge your card or steal your identity.

✓ Do this

Type the official E‑ZPass or state DMV website address yourself, or use a saved bookmark.
Check your real E‑ZPass account or call the number on your toll statement to confirm any balance.
Report the text to your carrier by forwarding to 7726 (SPAM) and notify your state toll authority.
If you entered details, call your bank immediately, replace the card, and watch your statements.

✗ Avoid this

Do not click links in unexpected texts about tolls or tickets.
Do not reply to the message (for example, with “Y”)—this confirms your number.
Do not enter card, driver’s license, or Social Security numbers on sites you reached from a text.
Do not trust a message just because it uses DMV or E‑ZPass names or logos.

Verbatim excerpts from the scam

Exact lines from emails or messages—searchable text so you can compare wording.

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"Ezpass Final Notice: Enforcement will begin on October 18th. Our records indicate that as of today, you still have an outstanding traffic ticket. Pursuant to New York Administrative Code 16C-16.003, if you fail to pay within 24 hours, we will take the following actions: 1. Report to the DMV violation database 2. Suspend your vehicle registration effective October 15th 3. Suspend your driving privileges for 30 days 4. Go to a toll booth and be charged a 35% service fee 5. You may be prosecuted, and your credit score will be affected Pay Now: https://ezpass.paydfuad.bond/us Please pay immediately, before enforcement occurs, to avoid license suspension and further legal complications. (If the link isn't clickable, reply Y and reopen this message to click the link, or copy it into your browser.)"