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This email below has been confirmed as malicious or fraudulent by the Information Security department. If you have received this phishing email, do not open any attachments or follow the link(s) in the message; simply delete the email.
This phishing email image appears to mimic a legitimate correspondence from Bank of America. It aims to deceive recipients into divulging sensitive information, clicking on malicious links, or downloading harmful attachments. The email’s structure, visual branding, and urgent tone are designed to exploit trust and induce immediate action.
Red Flags:
- Urgent Language: Phrases such as “Immediate Action Required” or “Your Account Will Be Locked” push the recipient to act quickly without thinking.
- Suspicious Links: Links direct to a PDF containing malware.
- Generic Greetings: Instead of addressing the recipient by name, it uses impersonal terms like “Dear Customer.”
- Grammar or Spelling Errors: Legitimate corporate emails are thoroughly proofread; phishing emails often contain subtle mistakes. This is evident in the A in Bank of America, typed here as “Ȧ”.
- Request for Sensitive Information: Reputable organizations typically do not request passwords or personal details via email.
- Unusual Attachments: The presence of unexpected attachments or forms that prompt the user to enter sensitive information is a strong indicator of malicious intent.
- Sender’s Email Address: The “From” address is sent from a google account not associated with Bank of America.