Crime & Safety

Sharon PD Warns of 'Bank of America' Scam

Have you been the victim of a scam?

Stoneham police recently posted on its Facebook page of a scam that has hit some residents in town. 

"If you should happen to get the below email.....it is a SCAM....Always verify with your bank before falling for this...."

Dear Bank of America Customer, 

We recently have determined that different computers have tried to log in to your account. Multiple password failures automatically places your account on hold.
We now need you to re-confirm your account information to us.

We strongly recommend that you visit the Customer Central below and confirm your payment:

[ Login to Customer Central ] 

If payment is not completed by [ June 29 2014 ] - we will be forced to suspend your account indefinitely. We are currently investigating this issue, if it is a system error, you may disregard this message. 

We appreciate your prompt attention to this important online security notice.


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