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2. Inappropriate advertising on AOL

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   Please refer to the "Scan your computer with McAfee" header of our Using McAfee: Features article to find out how to scan your computer for virus and spyware. If you use other brands of antivirus or anti-malware software programs, you will have to use the scan or detect functions within these programs.

3. 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.

4. Virus hoax - Wikipedia

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   Anti-virus specialists agree that recipients should delete virus hoaxes when they receive them, instead of forwarding them. [5] [6]McAfee says: . We are advising users who receive the email to delete it and DO NOT pass it on as this is how an email HOAX propagates.

5. Turn pop-ups off or on in your browser - AOL Help

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   If you click on links in a legitimate email and get a notice that link can't be opened, you will need to either temporarily turn off your pop-up blocker, or add AOL Mail to the list of sites you allow pop-ups from. • Manage pop-ups in Edge • Manage pop-ups in Safari • Manage pop-ups in Firefox • Manage pop-ups in Chrome

6. Windows Defender Security Center scam: How to protect your ...

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   1) Unsolicited pop-ups claiming to be from Microsoft or other security services: Janet’s story highlights a common scam tactic, which is fake alerts masquerading as official warnings. Microsoft ...

7. Why do I have so many pop up ads? Your computer could ... - AOL

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   Between ”Congratulations! You’ve won $1 million” and “Alert! Virus detected,” constant, unwanted pop-up advertisements have become a frustrating reality of our online experience—and ...