Why is this a Phishing message?
This phishing message is a little unusual. It contains multiple threats to the recipient:
- The message contains file attachments from an unknown sender that may contain malware. Never open file attachments unless you are expecting them and they are from a reliable source.
- The account sign-in fields in the message are intended to capture the recipient's login credentials.
Original Message:
From: BankOfAmerica We have detected irregular activity on your account on the date 10/20/2016. For your protection, we have temporary limited your account.
In order to regain full access to your account, you must verify this activity before you can continue using your account. We have sent you an attachment , open it and follow the steps to verify your account. Once completed, please allow up to 48h to update. Copyright © 2016 BankOfAmerica, All rights reserve
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