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Rorey

(8,514 posts)
Tue Sep 19, 2023, 06:56 PM Sep 2023

Oh no! My Bank of America access ID has been suspended for suspicious activity

Between that and the package that the post office can't deliver because of some mess-up with my address, I don't know what to do. Could they be related??????

I don't have an account with Bank of America, and am expecting no packages through the post office.

Seriously, though, this is just so evil. I'm sure there are gullible people who click on those links, and give out information. I wish there was a way to stop these criminnals.

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Rorey

(8,514 posts)
4. If I find it, I'll send it to you
Tue Sep 19, 2023, 07:02 PM
Sep 2023

Just give me your bank routing number and account number, and I'll deposit it directly into your bank account.

By the way, in what city were you born, who was your childhood best friend, and what was the name of your first pet? And I've always been curious about your mother's maiden name.

Rorey

(8,514 posts)
5. I actually did have a "friend" who was from Nigeria and claimed to be a prince
Tue Sep 19, 2023, 07:03 PM
Sep 2023

It was weird. I had to distance myself from him.

debm55

(60,619 posts)
3. Rorey, I had five e[mails the other day about a package at the post office, but it needs to be paid
Tue Sep 19, 2023, 07:02 PM
Sep 2023

for. I didn't open the remaining 4, but could see from the title that they were the same. Keeping an eye on my bank account.

Rorey

(8,514 posts)
6. I don't think you need to worry if you didn't give out information
Tue Sep 19, 2023, 07:05 PM
Sep 2023

But it's always a good idea to keep tabs on your accounts.

beaglelover

(4,466 posts)
7. I've gotten both of these texts multiple times in the past week.
Tue Sep 19, 2023, 07:14 PM
Sep 2023

For the post office one, I asked 'how big is my package'. They did not respond.

erronis

(23,882 posts)
9. Just responding lets them know that you're there and they'll be back.
Tue Sep 19, 2023, 08:02 PM
Sep 2023

Don't ever click on the opt-out links in these messages either. Don't trust a damn thing they send.

GreenWave

(12,641 posts)
8. A while back I was thanked for my service in Desert Storm
Tue Sep 19, 2023, 07:25 PM
Sep 2023

They felt I needed help filling out my tax forms with all the breaks I had coming to me. It was not a crank call. Someone had accessed my tax returns and tried to intercept my moolah. My case must have been referred to the wrong Dept. It should have been investigated as I file April 15th every year. But I have always owed the $. I never changed my kids deductibles as they got older in life and well the government gives me a one year loan for free every year! BTW I was never in the military.

Rorey

(8,514 posts)
12. I have gotten many dozens of last chances about my car warranty
Tue Sep 19, 2023, 09:47 PM
Sep 2023

Once in a while, if I feel like it, I stay on to talk to a representative. I ask them which vehicle they're calling about. The funny thing is that they always *know* that my car warranty is about to expire, but they never know which car it is.

I think next time I'm going to tell them I want to extend the warranty on a Matchbox or Hot Wheels car. That might be fun.

Rorey

(8,514 posts)
15. LOL, even if I ever did anything criminal...
Wed Sep 20, 2023, 10:57 AM
Sep 2023

I have such a big mouth I'd rat myself out.

I was an additional cardholder on a BOA account back when I was married, so maybe it's really his info that's compromised. So sad for him.

Mz Pip

(28,456 posts)
14. All those unclaimed packages
Wed Sep 20, 2023, 10:30 AM
Sep 2023

I must have dozens of them waiting for the right address and postage.

Rorey

(8,514 posts)
16. I'm letting them pile up too!
Wed Sep 20, 2023, 10:58 AM
Sep 2023

When I have time, I'll claim them all and open up a store.

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