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2. 7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity

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   Not only are these scams common, but 82% of those targeted in online shopping scams reported losing money. Steer clear of online shopping scams with these tips: Beware of online marketplaces.

3. 15 Common Financial Scams — And How to Avoid Them - AOL

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   Money for Nothing. Every year, about 90% of consumers either fall for or encounter online scams. And while many consumers are sophisticated enough to avoid some of the most common scams, it doesn ...

4. People are losing more money to scammers than ever before ...

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   To avoid being scammed when selling via an online platform, the FTC recommends checking buyers' profiles, not sharing any codes sent to your phone or email, and avoiding accepting online payments ...

5. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   Phishing scams happen when you receive an email that looks like it came from a company you trust (like AOL), but is ultimately from a hacker trying to get your information. All legitimate AOL Mail will be marked as either Certified Mail, if its an official marketing email, or Official Mail, if it's an important account email. If you get an ...

6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   • Don't use internet search engines to find AOL contact info, as they may lead you to malicious websites and support scams. Always go directly to AOL Help Central for legitimate AOL customer support. • Never click suspicious-looking links. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.

7. 5 Steps for Quickly Spotting Scams Online - AOL

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   5. It requires an unusual payment. If you’re ever asked to pay for something in an odd or unfamiliar way, it could be a scam. Scammers often want to use payment methods that are difficult to ...