877-488-7842

asked for SSN and citizenship!!!  BOA should never call for SSN.

I got a call from a person that they had an urgent matter to call back to the compliance department from bank of america at  (877) 488-7848 I don’t have a BOA account is what makes this message not creditable.

This REALLY IS  Bank of America. I was suspect and called the regular 800 number and a representative confirmed this is a real number.

This number is legit. I received a call, and I terminated the call because I felt like it might be a scam. I called the bank to report the incident. they said it was indeed a valid call and they transferred me to the compliance department. They needed some info on my account, and I hadnt checked my emails recently requesting that I call the bank.
The number is legit, but if you don't feel comfortable giving information out like that, you should terminate the call and call the bank like I did.

Same here. They confirmed the number and transferred me, and I took care of the necessary business.

Same message. No account.

Any one got a call from this number?

Called at least 2 times already...did not pick up...left a voice message claiming to be from compliance dept of BOA regarding an urgent matter...called BOA directly and also checked my account online for a security message...BOA confirms no such call was made by them and my online stuff is humming along...so blockade time is at hand...as a rule i don't answer such calls anyway...justice would be to hack her account and give her a taste of her own medicine...

Have received calls...don't answer...don't care...online BofA site has secure message center to handle any information requests...will not provide PII's to this number...they can go to Helen Waite who handles complaints

This absolutely is a scam.  I called the # but did not give them any info.  They sound really believable.  I do happen to be a Bank of America customer, so I called the real # from their website to see if they really called me (they did NOT) and report it.  Hopefully they can investigate and catch the scammers.

Received a message from them, urgent that I call them back...also got a letter in the mail requesting I fill out a w-9! Return envelope was a PO Box in Arizona I googled it and it was a scam! The help numbers on the letter were 844 area code numbers and I looked them up, also a scam! Why would the need a w-9 after being a customer for 20 years and I'm not employed by them! Said they would close my account September 1st if they haven't received it....guess I'll wait to see what happens then!

A W-9 is an IRS form for taxpayer information, usually issued when a 1099 needs to be sent.  Receiving one from an unknown entity could set you up for serious identity theft.  I would suggest that you take that form and the envelope it came in along with the letter and have the post office send it to the Postal Inspectors.

P.S. employees fill out a W-2 form for tax withholding purposes from their paychecks.

Why would they need to send me a 1099? I've not been paid by them....I only pay them?! (I didn't mean employed by them, I should have said paid by them) ty

>>  I've not been paid by them <<
>>  I should have said paid by them  <<

Well, did you or did you not receive money from them, whether it is a "payment" or not?
AND
Are you referring to Bank of America, or not?
If so, do you get any reimbursements, interest, or other benefits from them?

I don't know why they would need to send you a 1099.  I am only telling you what that form is generally used for.  It may have other uses.  If you have an account of some sort at Bank of America, I would suggest that you take advantage of the actual toll free number they have set up for their customer service and call them and ask them what this is about.

Wrong, BigA.  The W-2 is a form used by your employer to report your earnings and taxes withheld to both you and the IRS.  The form you are thinking of is called W-4, and is used to establish your level of withholding from your paychecks.  It is something YOU fill out and give to your employer.  However, your comments about the W-9 form were spot on!!

You are right, got my numbers mixed up.

Did they close your account?  I received the same letter and am very sceptical.

Received automated call from 1-877-488-7842 stating it was "Bank of America"  "compliance processing and monitoring dept"  and that this "is not a sales call" .  They needed to verify the "customer profile".  This call was the most realistic call I ever heard!  It even said if you don't think you should have received this message call 1-877-551-0217.

I called Bank of America.  They told me to ignore it.  It is not legit.  BoA real compliance dept number is 1-844-253-3707, and he said they would send you a letter, not call.