Don't Fall for E-ZPass Scam, RIBTA Warns

The Rhode Island Bridge and Turnpike Authority is warning EZ-Pass customers of a email phishing scam that demands recipients to pay on past due accounts.

The scam is affecting 28 million people across the planet, according to a RIBTA news release.

“The fraudulent email contains language indicating that the email recipient has not paid his/her bill and that an outstanding invoice is attached. All RITBA electronic correspondence has an email ending with “@ritba.org”, if you receive an email regarding E-ZPass please check the email address before opening,” the alert stated.

RI E-ZPass customers or residents are advised to not open this email and delete it immediately. For more information you may contact RI E-ZPass at 1-877-743-9727 or visit the E-ZPass Interagency Group’s website at www.e-zpassiag.com.