How to Protect Your Finances From Identity Theft & Fraud

Here are the tools you need to help protect yourself against fraud, scams and identity theft.

Increase your security to help protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. Read our Fraud Prevention Checklist
Know the red flags to avoid scams that may be targeting you.
Don’t let identity thieves cost you time and money: Find out about how to protect yourself against identity theft
Act immediately if you have become a victim of ID Theft. Review the steps you can take right away to report identity theft and fraud
Learn how to help protect your business against fraud and scams. Visit Bank of America’s Business Security Center
Discover more tips to avoid scams that targets seniors. Download our Senior Financial Exploitation Resource Guide

Learn more about the ways you can connect safely to access your accounts wherever you go on MyMerrill.com or MyMerrill Mobile app

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If you suspect you are a victim of fraud, contact us immediately at 1.800.MERRILL (637.7455) or speak to your financial advisor for further assistance.

Forward any suspicious email or text message to us at abuse@bankofamerica.com.

Remember: Don’t transfer money as a result of an unexpected phone call or text. We will never ask you to send us personal information such as an account number, Social Security number or Tax ID over text, email or online.

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