"Bank of America Online Banking Locked" Phishing Scams

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Updated: Mar. 19, 2020 2020-03-19T10:55:36
Posted: Mar. 3, 2018 2018-03-03T07:43:20
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Bank of America customers, be aware of "Bank of America Online Banking Locked" phishing email scams like the one below that are being sent to potential victims by cybercriminals. The phishing email scams are used to steal Bank of America customers' username, password, personal and financial information. This is done by attempting to frighten and trick potential victims into clicking on a link in the same emails that goes to a phishing website that steals personal information and online account credentials.

Bank of America Online Banking Locked Phishing Scams

Sample "Bank of America Online Banking Locked" Phishing Scam

From: Bank of America Alert <info.locked@bofonline.com>

Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2018, 12:23:12 PM CST

Subject: Bank of America Alert: Sign-in to Online Banking Locked

Bank Of America

Dear valued customer,

For your safety some information on your account appears to be missing or incorrect.

Please update your information promptly so that you can continue to enjoy all the benefits of your Account.

If you don't update your information within 2 days, we'll limit and suspend your account.

sorry for any inconvenience caused by our security measurements

Update Account.

Please Note:

Just Verify The Information You Entered Is Correct.

Sincerely,

Remember, Bank of America is committed to your security and protection.

To find out more, take a look at our Information Security section under

Privacy and Security on the Web site.

Bank Of America

Bank of America, Member FDIC.

© 2018 Bank of America Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Bank of America customers should always go directly to Bank of America's website at https://www.bankofamerica.com/ and sign into their accounts from there, instead of clicking on a link in an email message. And, Bank of America (BOA) customers who have been tricked by the scam should immediately attempt to change their BOA account passwords and contact Bank of America for help.

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March 19, 2020 at 10:56 AM by info
"From: Bank of America <bankofamerica-notifcaion-account-alerts1124@telus.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 01:09:48 PM CDT
Subject: [PR] Now is the time to check your data.
Bank of America (R)
Dear Client,
There was problem During The Initial Login process.
You have reached maximum number of attempts allowed to correctly answer your account challenge
questions For your protection, we have locked your account.
Important Your privacy choices may not be properly applied if you enter incorrect information.
Transfer
Verify My account
Thank you for being our customer."
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June 26, 2019 at 6:57 AM by info
"From: "Bank of America Account"<e.bofa@accounte.com>
Date: June 25, 2019 at 6:02:43 PM EDT
Subject: Bofa Bank: Sign-in to Online Banking Locked
Reply-To: <e.bofa@accounte.com>
Exclusively for: | JFS INVESTMENTS INC
Bank of America(R)
Online Banking Alert
Sign-in to Online Banking Locked
For your safety some information on your account appears to be missing or incorrect.
Please update your information promptly so that you can continue to enjoy
all the benefits of your Account.
If you don't update your information within 2 days, we'll limit and suspend your account.
sorry for any inconvenience caused by our security measurements
Update Account"
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September 6, 2018 at 11:29 AM by info
Here is another scam:
-Original Message-
From: Bank of America <onlinebanking@ealerts.bonkofamerica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 4:55 PM
Subject: Bank of America Alert: Your Online Banking is Locked
To ensure delivery, add onlinebanking@ealerts.bankofamerica.com to your address book.
Exclusively for: | Valued Online Banking Customer
Online Banking Alert
Your Online Banking is Blocked
Security Checkpoint:
You last signed in to Online Banking on 05/09/2018.
Remember: enter your information correctly to avoid suspension
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