E-ZPass Final Reminder

Why this is phishing?

• E-ZPass will never text you for payment
• Sender is either a random phone number (10 digit) or email address

What You Might Get From E‑ZPass (Legit)

• Account balance/replenishment reminders via SMS (if you opted in).

• Legitimate messages from short codes, like 65397 (NJ), which corresponds to the identifier “NJEZP”.

• Emails or official mailed notices—not SMS demanding payment.

If You Receive a Suspicious E‑ZPass‑Style Text:

1. Don’t reply or click any links.

2. Check for short‑code (e.g., 65397). If it isn’t one, be cautious.

3. Report it as spam/Junk via your phone or forward to 7726.

4. Verify your account balance by logging into the official website or app, not via text link. https://www.ezpassnj.com/

Additional Notes:

• Do you think you’ve fallen for a scam? Did you share personal information? Downloaded malicious content? Please contact the IT Service Desk at 973-655-7971 option 1 or email itservicedesk@montclair.edu.
• Please send any malicious emails you have received to phishfiles@montclair.edu or by clicking the Knowbe4 Phish Alert Button (PAB).
• Always use the “hover over” technique to check web links before clicking! For more security tips please visit our Security Tips page.