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Alarming scam attacking customers of America's biggest banks

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Police issue warning over new scam targeting customers of America 's biggest bank.

Scammers are sending text messages that appear to come from institutions like Bank of America , PNC Bank , and Wells Fargo .

Message instructs victim to either call a specific number or wait for an incoming call from someone posing as a bank representative.

In just one week , several victims in Maryland lost a combined $ 95,000 to the scheme.

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38

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23

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32

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informal

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English

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42

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not offensive

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short-lived

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