New Hampshire and the Federal Trade Commission collaborate to work on E-ZPass scam issue
The announcement from Attorney General John M. Formella comes nearly one month after a consumer alert was issued across New Hampshire, warning residents about false unpaid toll notifications.
The state's DOJ and the Federal Trade Commission aim to collaborate so that state residents can share scam data and report incidents. Gathering information from consumers will help 'identify patterns and disrupt scam operations,' according to the release from Attorney General Formella.
Everyone who spots a scam should now report it to FTC through reportfraud.ftc.gov.
This E-ZPass scam involves messages that threaten consumers with DMV consequences and fees, often stressing that payments should be made immediately. Officials are reminding residents to verify their toll account, contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Hotline if needed and more.
Additional information can be found on the Consumer Protection Bureau website.
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