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  2. 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.

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

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    What are phishing scams, again? ... Set your phone and computer's software to update automatically. Those updates can help protect you against security threats. 3. Use multi-factor authentication.

  4. 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.

  5. Utility scam - Wikipedia

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    More than 100 utility companies and other groups are part of the coalition. [1] In November each year, the UUAS hosts a "Utilities United Against Scams Day." [3] In 2016, the U.S. House of Representatives designated Utility Scam Awareness Day each November. [7] All 1-800 phone numbers must be registered with Somos, a non-profit group.

  6. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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    Keeping your account safe is important to us. If you think someone is trying to access or take over your account, there are some important steps you need to take to secure your information.

  7. Package redirection scam - Wikipedia

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    A package redirection scam is a form of e-commerce fraud, where a malicious actor manipulates a shipping label, to trick the mail carrier into delivering the package to the wrong address. This is usually done through product returns to make the merchant believe that they mishandled the return package, and thus provide a refund without the item ...

  8. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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    Technical support scams rely on social engineering to persuade victims that their device is infected with malware. [15] [16] Scammers use a variety of confidence tricks to persuade the victim to install remote desktop software, with which the scammer can then take control of the victim's computer.

  9. PECO Urges Customers to Be Aware of Utility Scam - AOL

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