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  2. Go phish? Cybersecurity experts explain what phishing scams are

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    Phishing scams usually tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment, the FTC explains. These emails and texts can say or include things such as: "Phishing scams are a ...

  3. Here's how to spot a scam online - AOL

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    Some examples: They say they've noticed suspicious activity or log-in attempts on your account. They claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information. They say you need to ...

  4. Voter registration scams are now everywhere. Here's how to ...

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    In Shasta County, California, the county clerk and election officials warned last week that a text message asking recipients to click a link to register to vote was a scam. Officials said clicking ...

  5. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    Call live aol support at. 1-800-358-4860. Get live expert help with your AOL needs—from email and passwords, technical questions, mobile email and more. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications. Scammers and bad actors are always looking for ways to get personal info with malicious intent.

  6. Use AOL Official Mail to confirm legitimate AOL emails

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    One way we do this is by protecting against phishing and scam emails though the use of AOL Official Mail. When we send you important emails, we'll mark the message with a small AOL icon beside the sender name. When you open the message, you'll see the "Official Mail" banner above the details of the message.

  7. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account - AOL Help

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    If you think your account has been compromised, follow the steps listed below to secure it. 1. Change your password immediately. 2. Delete app passwords you don’t recognize. 3. Revert your mail settings if they were changed. 4. Ensure you have antivirus software installed and updated.

  8. Scam letters - Wikipedia

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    Today scam letters are a general part of electronic life, ending up in mailboxes in hordes. Types Lottery scam letter. Based on mostly the same principles as the Nigerian 419 advance-fee fraud scam, this scam letter informs recipients that their e-mail addresses have been drawn in online lotteries and that they have won large sums of money ...

  9. How to spot debt collection scams: 6 signs to watch out for

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    Receiving a call, email or letter from a company purporting to be a debt collector can spark alarm. Before disclosing any information, look for these eight signs of a fake debt collection scam. 1 ...