Scammers are at it again, sending fake E-ZPass text messages claiming you owe unpaid tolls.

The news is an extension of the EZDriveMa scam that has caught people off guard lately.

Here’s what you need to know to avoid getting scammed.

What is the EZDriveMa scam?

Scammers are targeting E-ZPass users in multiple states with a simple scam designed to steal your account information.

You receive a text message that looks like it’s from E-ZPass or EZDriveMA, Massachusetts’ toll collection system, telling you that you owe money on the tolls and must pay them immediately.

The messages claim you owe a modest amount – typically $6.99 – in unpaid tolls. That’s part of the effectiveness of the scam, because it’s such a small amount that most people wouldn’t question it.

But they’re not after the $6.99; They want your identity.

The official-looking link is fake and takes you to a website where scammers access your personal and financial information.

Here’s the deal: E-ZPass doesn’t text you to pay. Always.

So if you receive one of these texts, do not click on the link; Just delete it, tell your friends to do the same when they get one, and move on.

If you are concerned that you may owe E-ZPass money, use your normal account verification process.

If you’ve already fallen for this – it happens – you should call your bank and credit card company to freeze or monitor your accounts.

You should also immediately change your passwords for E-ZPass, your bank accounts, and credit card logins.

Then, be on the lookout for strange accusations and know how to dispute them.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: What is EZDriveMa Scam? What you should know about E-ZPass texts