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  1. 01-11-2007 04:17 AM #1
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    Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Got this in my inbox earlier, its path and headers look almost like actual BOA email...so I felt compelled to actually post a warning to those not in the know to not click any links in email from bankofamerica.com.

    Here is what mine said, but as stated...it appeared very authentic. Messagelabs removed the clickto path though...


    Bank Of America <service@bankofamerica.com>
    show details 12:50 am (4 hours ago)
    Warning: This message may not be from whom it claims to be. Beware of following any links in it or of providing the sender with any personal information. Learn more

    Verify Your Account Details
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    As part of measures of ensuring a safer and more secure Banking environment,We have re-structured our Banking servers .
    Hence, we have decided to put an extra verification process to ensure your identity and account information is protected.
    Please click on continue, to the verification process and ensure your Account information is entered correctly to get verified.
    It is all about your security.
    Thank you.
    CLICK HERE :Continue To Online Banking
    Yeah I can tell it's amateur night cause that is a bogus ass letter, but its close...
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  2. 01-11-2007 04:37 AM #2
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Yep, i got a buddy that just warned me of the Bank of America scam. I was not worried because BOA is an awful bank.
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  3. 01-11-2007 06:29 AM #3
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    we have to take phishing training at work.
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  4. 01-11-2007 06:34 AM #4
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Oh please. Yasser Arafat's wife's personal secretary mailed me yesterday with a better proposal than that!!!
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  5. 01-11-2007 09:32 AM #5
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    What stupid text...sad thing is, I'm sure they'll get more than one.

    No online banking for me. Ever.
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  6. 01-11-2007 09:40 AM #6
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Good Lookin out.... damn phishers... they need to be hung by their nose hairs off a cliff or something
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  7. 01-11-2007 09:53 AM #7
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    They're targeting so much better now that I'd swear someone on the inside is handing out information.
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  8. 01-12-2007 01:34 PM #8
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    No comment-

    I'm still pissed. Got that one a few weeks later also...
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  9. 01-12-2007 01:55 PM #9
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Quote Originally Posted by luvtolean View Post

    No online banking for me. Ever.
    I'm just curious...Why not? ... Isn't your money at the bank FDIC insured in case of fraud or theft? So, doesn't that cover online banking as well?

    We had a breach in online security at our bank and it was cleared up within a day. We were notified and asked to report any unusual activity in our accounts...luckily, we didn't have any issues...
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  10. 01-12-2007 01:56 PM #10
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    I got the same one...and I think I read somewhere that someone had gotten taken by the same email. I knew it was a fake then...and also since I dont have an account with Bank of America...
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  11. 01-12-2007 01:57 PM #11
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Quote Originally Posted by ISIS View Post
    I'm just curious...Why not? ... Isn't your money at the bank FDIC insured in case of fraud or theft? So, doesn't that cover online banking as well?

    We had a breach in online security at our bank and it was cleared up within a day. We were notified and asked to report any unusual activity in our accounts...luckily, we didn't have any issues...
    I thought that we were insured from the banks going belly up...but Im not sure. I dont think we are insured from fraud or theft unless offered by your bank...could be wrong though.
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  12. 01-12-2007 02:04 PM #12
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    FDIC FAQ

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    Robberies and Other Thefts
    Stolen funds may be covered by what's called a banker's blanket bond, which is a multi-purpose insurance policy a bank purchases to protect itself from fire, flood, earthquake, robbery, defalcation, embezzlement and other causes of disappearing funds. In any event, an occurrence such as a fire or bank robbery may result in a loss to the bank but should not result in a loss to the bank's customers.
    If a third party somehow gains access to your account and transacts business that you would not approve of, you must contact the bank and your local law enforcement authorities, who have jurisdiction over this type of wrongdoing.


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  13. 01-12-2007 02:50 PM #13
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Quote Originally Posted by ISIS View Post
    I'm just curious...Why not? ... Isn't your money at the bank FDIC insured in case of fraud or theft? So, doesn't that cover online banking as well?
    2 reasons.

    1) I know someone who used to do online bank security.
    2) I don't do online bill paying because of that, so it offers me no convenience either.
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  14. 01-12-2007 03:03 PM #14
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Quote Originally Posted by luvtolean View Post
    2 reasons.

    1) I know someone who used to do online bank security.
    2) I don't do online bill paying because of that, so it offers me no convenience either.
    What did they say that discouraged you? or were they just incompetent?
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    If that was close I am in the wrong business
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Quote Originally Posted by smoothrideronli View Post
    I got the same one...and I think I read somewhere that someone had gotten taken by the same email. I knew it was a fake then...and also since I dont have an account with Bank of America...
    Hey, I was tired, okay !?!

    It was me, but it wasn't this one, but it was one using B of A and it was done in an even more convincing manner...


    ...and with no grammatical errors.


    ...did I say it was convincing?


    ...really.
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Quote Originally Posted by luvtolean View Post
    2 reasons.

    1) I know someone who used to do online bank security.
    2) I don't do online bill paying because of that, so it offers me no convenience either.
    I do security for a corporate credit union, and unless the institution is completely inept, you are safe. The new FFIEC guidelines that mandate multifactor authentication will make it even better.
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Quote Originally Posted by bda116 View Post
    I do security for a corporate credit union, and unless the institution is completely inept, you are safe. The new FFIEC guidelines that mandate multifactor authentication will make it even better.
    Standing in the doorway in a uniform with a plastic badge is much different.
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Quote Originally Posted by seamus View Post
    Standing in the doorway in a uniform with a plastic badge is much different.
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  20. 01-14-2007 11:23 AM #20
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    Re: Very authentic looking Bank of America SCAM

    Quote Originally Posted by seamus View Post
    Standing in the doorway in a uniform with a plastic badge is much different.
    Yes, it probably pays better then hi-tech

    There is nothing wrong with that, I did that for several years in-between jobs. Just that eventually they gave me the ultimatum of either wearing pants or them calling security on me. Suprised it lasted as long as it did as I met lots of interesting people.
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