A flurry of phony text messages are trying to get metro area motorists to pay off overdue EZPass fees tied to the Big Apple’s new congestion pricing plan, transportation officials said.

A new SMS texting scam is targeting New York drivers, claiming that they owe an unpaid toll bill after driving through the Congestion Relief Zone, telling them they need to make an immediate payment while linking to a fake website.

If you receive a text message claiming you need to pay your E-ZPass or FasTrak tolls, don’t rush to pay — it could be a scam. In an influx of text messages delivered to Capital Region residents over the past few months,

Law enforcement agencies are alerting drivers to be aware of a widespread E-Z Pass scam that has been making the rounds since congestion pricing started.