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Online notification from Bank of America

Bank of America


 

 
Scam Report
Date Reported: 24th December 2008 Whats this? Risk Level: MEDIUM Whats this?
 
Details
 
Email Subject:
 Online notification from Bank of America
Apparent Sender:
 Bank of America Whats this?
Return Address:
 < BankofAmerica@customerloyalty. bankofamerica.com > Whats this?
Email Format:  Text Whats this?
 
URL of Web Content:
 http://jdue.net/bankofamerica Whats this?
Location:
 PA, US Whats this?
 
Scam number:
 aa-8414
 
Comments:
  • Email asks you to confirm/update/verify your account data at Bank of America by visiting the given link. You will be taken to a spoof website where your details will be captured for the phishers.


  • Bank of America never send their users emails requesting personal details in this way.


  • The REAL URL of the spoof website looks nothing like the actual Bank of America URL.
     
Content
 
 
 
"Dear BANK OF AMERICA Customer:"

Dear BANK OF AMERICA Customer:

Due to regularly scheduled account maintenance procedures, Bank of America is performing a client database update.

To securely update your information:

Sign on to Online Banking

You will be asked to enter your Online ID and Passcode. Remember to always look for your SiteKey before you sign in.

Thank you,

Online Banking Customer Service
Bank of America

Email Preferences

This is a service email fromBank of America. Please note that you may receive service email in accordance with yourBank of America serviceagreements, whether or not you elect to receive promotional email.

Contact us about this email

Please do not reply to this email with sensitive information, such as an account number, PIN, password, or Online ID. The security and confidentiality of your personal information is important to us. If you have any questions, please either call the phone number on your account statement or go to the Contact Us page below, so we can properly verify your identity:
http://www.bankofamerica.com/contact/

To speak with a representative about your OnlineBanking account, or if you are unable to log on to Online Banking, call1.800.933.6262.

Privacy and Security

Keeping your financial information secure is one of our most important responsibilities. For an explanation of how we manage customer information, please read our Privacy Policy:
http://www.bankofamerica.com/privacy

You can also learn how Bank of America keeps your personal information secure and how you can help protect yourself:
http://www.bankofamerica.com/ privacy/index.cfm?template= privacysecur_prevent_fraud

Bank of America Email, 8th Floor,101 South Tryon St.,
Charlotte, NC 28255-0001

Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC.Equal Housing Lender:
http://www.bankofamerica.com/help/equalhousing.cfm

(C) 2008 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.
 
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