I received the same text message.  I did call the number, but did not enter any account information.  This is a phishing scam.

I just got the same security alert that everyone else here has recv'd. It said my card was blocked and to call 877 865 2709..the bank listed was my bank, but the call back number was different from the number I have listed for them. I called my bank thinking something was up, and they checked my card and my husband's card and no blocks..can only assume it's a scam./ That and I don't even recall that my bank has my cell on file, that was my other clue. by the way, i have never, ever, evern recv'd a text from my bank in the 7+ yrs i have been banking with them, they always correspond thru mail. Can only assume this is a scam

seems like this is the season for scams.  I just had the exact same experience--we don't use Bank Of America, which is the bank that was allegedly calling.  I would think there is another way to report this to the proper authorities.....

I just received the same text message from this number.  I don't like that they know where I bank.

seems like this is the season for scams.  I just had the exact same experience--we don't use Bank Of America, which is the bank that was allegedly calling.  I would think there is another way to report this to the proper authorities.....

ah, good to know it was a blanket text for only one bank and they actually don't have any info.

Got a text saying: "onlinebanking@alert.bankofamerica.com/ Sorry--we've temporarily blocked your card for security purposed. COntact us at 18778652709"
Receieved on 12/13/2009 around 5:30pm central.

This is a scam, got a similar text 2days ago along with 50+ other people in San antonio & also asscociated with T-mobile cell #s.

Don't give them any personal info.

Got the same text a few minutes ago - Bank of America, temporarily blocked access to card, call 1-877-865-2709.  Didn't even bother calling as I don't bank with BoA and don't have a credit card with them, but happy to report I received the text and associated info if it helps punish the phishers.  Tis the Season to be Wary!

GOT THE SAME ONE, GOT TO BE A SCAM, A BANK WOULD NEVER ASK FOR THAT INFO, THEY ALREADY KNOW THAT INFO, THEY ALWAYS ASK THAT SECURITY QUESTION THAT YOU GAVE WHEN YOU SET IT UP IN THE BEGINING OF THE ACCOUNT. WHAT A CRAZY WORLD, GOD BLESS AND PEACE ON EARTH??

received same msg on my cell. must be scams

I recieved the same message via text from: 3545, to my cell phone it was sent Sunday Dec 13, 2009 at 2:07 CST. The number is a phishing scam. I reported it to Bank of America. If you can foward it via email to the following: abuse@bankofamerica.com . Please do, if you can, so they can stop it.

Just called T-mobile and reported this 877-865-2709 Phishing scam. I was advised by T-mobile customer service to log in to mytmobile.com and set up a phishing filter for my cellphone. I recommend calling them and letting them know your phone number information has been breached.

received a text message saying my credit card is temporarily suspended.when i called the number they were asking for my account number expiration date and pin...i gave them the wrong numbers of course ..i verified with my bank if they weere the one who sent the text message they said no..

Text from 3660: "onlinebanking@alerts.bankofamerica.com / Sorry--we've temporarily blocked your card for security purposes. Call us at 1.877.865.2709. Thank You. /"
12-12-09 5:09:09 pm

Just called T-mobile and reported this 877-865-2709 Phishing scam. I was advised by customer service to log in to mytmobile.com and set up a phishing filter for my cellphone. I recommend calling them and letting them know your phone number information has been breached.

I am also a T-mobile user

Same deal,  said my card was suspended.  called and said number is not working at this time.

I got same txt and I'm a T-Mobile user. I fall for it, but immediately called BOA to cancel my credit card. Funny things.

same deal got a txt im in the bofa account and cards are good big scam i called but they did not pick up

Same thing T-MOBILE - BOFA  1 877 865-2709
The # doesn't match BOFA customer service.

Bogus text to my T-Mobile Cell Number from onlinebanking@alert.bankofamerica.com.
"Sorry-We've temporarily blocked your card for security purposes.  Contact us at 877-865-2709".

Asks for your card number right away when you call without any company indentification in their automated system.  Never give your account number over the phone OR in a text!

SCAM!

I received this text message :

onlinebanking@alert.bankofamerica.com / Sorry__we've temporarily blocked your card for security purposes. Contact us at 1-877-865-2709.Thank You

I did not call, I was sure it was a scam since I don't even hold a bank account at Bank of America. It's sad to see how many people fall for this.

Same deal here:  message on T-mobile from 3703 "onlinebanking@alert.bankofamerica.com / Sorry -- we've temporarily blocked your card for security purposes. Contact us at 1-877-865-2709.  Thank You. /" Smelled a rat.  No direct B of A card, but enough plausibility to give concern.  Glad I checked this site!

x2

Take this guys advice if you gave the "877" number your real banking info.

Cancel account immediately, Like NOW!

k i'm done...

This is a scam; This is 2nd time in 2 days for me...

I Got this text today and a similar text 2days ago along with 50+ other people in San antonio & also asscociated with T-MOBILE cell #s.

Got a text today stating: "onlinebanking@alert.bankofamerica.com/ Sorry--we've temporarily blocked your card for security purposed. Contact us at 18778652709"
Receieved on 12/13/2009 around 5:30pm central.

Last scenario was: "Federal CU wanted me to call similar 877 area code # for account issues.


Don't give them any personal info.
It has nothing to do with the banks,
I believe its a T-MOBILE issue with security,
or hell the're prolly just selling our #s to the highest bidder.

Its all B.S.  Have your Guards up people...
my .02

PS: I do have ads on craigs list with my Ph#... I'm Sure thats a scam generator

877-865-2709 is 100% FRAUD - I just called thinking I was going to have some fun from VOIP phone and it's all automated.

1. "Thank you for responding, We are upgrading security on your card and will be asking you some questions."

2. "What is your credit card number?"

3. "What is your cards expiration date?"

4. "What is your pin number?"

5. "Please hold while we activate the new security on your card."

6. "There was a problem with your card, we were unable to activate."

*******CALL YOUR BANK AND CANCEL YOUR CARD IMMEDIATELY IF YOU CALLED AND PROVIDED LEGITIMATE INFORMATION TO THIS NUMBER!!!!**********

8778652709 (877)865-2709 877-865-2709 FRAUD CRIME RIPOFF CANCEL CARD CREDIT NIGERIA STOLEN MONEY CRIME

Also a T-mobile user who just got the message.  Getting text messages from a four digit number like that means it came from an email address, which is why the address appears at the beginning like that.

Much like everyone here, I am a t-mobile user.  But I don't bank with Bank of America.  THe text looked official enough that I thought maybe someone used my info to open up an acccount, but I was suspicious.  THanks for alerting me, I'll let all my t-mobile friends know.

I just received a text message from 1-877-865-2709. I also have t-mobile and Bank of America, I checked my email that is linked with Bank of America and I didn't get an email from them so I figured this was a fraud. I typed the number on Google and this page was on of the first to pop up.

onlinebanking@alert.bankofamerica.com/ Sorry-- we've temporarily blocked your card for security purposes. Contact us at 1-877-865-2709. Thank You./

T-Moblie Seattle area subscriber.  On 12-13-09, received scam SMS from 3881 about B of A blocked account. I don't have a B of A account.
I believe that the blocks of phone numbers assigned to cell phone carriers are public info. Of course its not public info who has the number. It may be that T-Mobile did not leak the numbers but they may be able to trace the SMSs to the sender.  Most likely that won't help much.