Increase your meter level by reviewing the 5 Red Flags that Signal a Scam - and learn more about scams and how to stay safe. If you authorize a transfer or send money to a scammer, there's often little we can do to help get your money back.Ĭheck your security level with our security meter located in the Security Center in Mobile and Online Banking.
Never cash a check for someone you don't know.
Offered a free product or 'get rich quick' opportunity that seems too good to be true? If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Bank of America will never text, email or call you asking for an account authorization code. Asked to provide personal or account information, such as an account verification code, bank account number or PIN. Bank of America will never ask you to transfer money to anyone, including yourself and will never ask you to transfer money because we detected fraud on your account. Asked to pay in an unusual way, like gift cards, bitcoin, prepaid debit cards or digital currency, including Zelle ® to resolve fraud. Do not act unless you have verified the person who has contacted you and the story or request is legitimate. Scammers may pose as an employee from a familiar organization, such as Bank of America and say there's a problem that needs immediate attention. Pressured to act immediately with an alarming phone call, email or text that plays with your emotions. Bank of America will never text, email or call you asking for personal or account information. Never click a link or download an attachment from someone you don't know. 
Contacted unexpectedly by phone, email, text, direct message or pop-up with a request for personal information or money.No matter which technique the scammer uses, you may be:
The most common types of scams will target you through fake emails, text messages, voice calls, letters or even someone who shows up at your front door unexpectedly.
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