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8888364437 B of A Notice Scam Text
8888364437 B of A Notice Scam Text

The Bank of America text scam(see below), which claims a transaction was declined and asks recipients to confirm by replying to 888 836 4437, is being sent by cybercriminals. The fake Bank of America Fraud Department phone number in the text message seems to be associated with call centers operated by scammers pretending to be from BofA.

The Bank of America Scam Text

"From: 21333 B OF A Notice:

Transaction of $723.42 was declined. Confirm if this was you: (888)836-4437 Reply Yes to Confirm"

If you have received the scam text message, please do not call 888-836-4437. Instead, contact your bank by using the number on the back of your card or visit your bank's website and contact them directly. Please do not call a telephone number from a suspicious call or text because it may be a scammer pretending to be from your bank.

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