Phishing phone calls being made by pseudo banks

Beware of automated telephone calls saying that your bank debit card has been compromised. Calling systems have been calling homes in the last two days, saying that unusual activity has occurred and that banking services may be suspended. These calls are tied to Bank of America accounts but may deal with any bank accounts held by customers.

According to Bank of America, if there is fraudulent activity on your account, the bank will notify you once and suspend the account but will not keep calling. A representative at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said these calls are set up to get personal information from bank cardholders and are actually "fishing" for your identity.

If you receive one of these calls, contact the Consumer Protection Agency in your state and lodge a complaint with the FTC by calling 877-382-4357.

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