Several police departments in Connecticut are warning residents about a new scam targeting E-ZPass users, even though the state itself does not have tolls. Residents have reported receiving text messages claiming they have unpaid tolls and asking them to click on a link to pay. Officials advise that most tolling authorities do not solicit payment via text message and usually correspond by mail. Residents are urged to be vigilant and cautious, asking themselves critical questions to determine if a message is a scam. Recent scams include outstanding tax warrants and recruitment scams, prompting authorities to advise against clicking on any suspicious links and to report any scam messages. The Connecticut Consumer Protection agency recommends being cautious and not providing any personal information in response to unsolicited messages. Victims of these scams are advised to delete the message and report it to local law enforcement.
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