BMO bank fraud. I received what looked like a bank statement from BMO showing all of my money was withdrawn from my checking account with the Description "ONLINE DEBIT MEMO". I called the number 1-888-340-2265 and explained what that I never withdrew any money. In fact, this account has not been used in years, and I didn't believe there was any money in it. The guy I talked with was named Ishmael. He told me to send a form that was included in the same envelope back to BMO PO Box 4320, Carol Stream, IL. This form required my social security number and birthdate. Ishmael said they would send me a check for the amount that was withdrawn on my inactive account because it went to the place in Wisconsin that holds unclaimed money. A few months went by and I received nothing. So today I looked up the local number in Menomonee Falls, WI where my account was, and the lady could not find my checking account number. I'm quite sure I didn't have any money left in BMO and I have moved out of state. Now I am worried that Ishmael has my personal information and will commit fraud to get into my current accounts. I am monitoring my credit report through Experian.
888-340-2265
Scam/fraud requesting banking info
Called stating they were my bank and wanted credit card expiration date to send new credit card since my card was canceled due to fraudulent activity on account. Red flagged and called bank and confirmed it was a scam/fraud call.
I was on my BMO online account and wanting to send a chat message/question. The response to my question gave me this number to call. After calling the number in the chat session the person sent me a verification to my phone to verify it was me which said "Warning, this code grants access to your accounts..." I called the number on the back of my card, which was a different number to ask what the heck was going on because the guy on the phone was not answering my question after 30 minutes and I got suspicious. Apparently mine wasn't the first incidence of their accounts being hacked. I'm being issued a new credit card. I don't know how this scammer is hacking in to secure online banking websites like this, but wanted to give a warning to others in case it happens to you.
Received an email from BMO Harris Bank. It said my transfer from my checking to my line of credit for $1.00 did not go through and to call this number. They had correct numbers (last 4 digits), but I did not initiate a transfer.
Robocall started message during answer announcement. Something about fraud on my coin account and I need to press '1'.
Asked me to confirm my requested new Passcode on my BMO Harris account. I did not request a new Passcode. They called and left voicemail and texted
Asked me to confirm my requested new Passcode on my BMO Harris account. I did not request a new Passcode.
Do Not Call and Robocall Complaints
FTC Data
At least 42 consumers from Illinois, Arizona, California, Minnesota, New York, and 8 other states reported phone number 888-340-2265 to the Federal Trade Commission. 61% of complaints reported the call or text message as a robocall or recorded message. The last complaint was on August 12, 2025.
Complaints by State
Wilmette, Blandinsville, Chicago, Homer Glen, Sheridan, Willowbrook
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Modesto, Tehachapi
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Received a call from "Harris Bank" at 888-340-2265. No message was left. No text received. No further call back. No emails received. Checked my account - all is good. This number rang my phone 5 times, before they stopped. If it was the bank, they most certainly would have sent an email or left a message to call back. Beware... this is NOT Harris Bank!!