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  2. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    We never ask for personal info, such as credit card numbers or passwords, in emails. However, from time to time, we'll ask you to update your recovery info after signing in. You'll also get a notification titled “Your AOL account information has changed” if any info in your account settings are updated.

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

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    Install security software on your devices. Software like Malwarebytes Premium can protect you and your sensitive information. The FTC suggests setting the software to automatically update so it ...

  4. 3-D Secure - Wikipedia

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    In most current implementations of 3-D Secure, the card issuer or its ACS provider prompts the buyer for a password that is known only to the card issuer or ACS provider and the buyer. Since the merchant does not know this password and is not responsible for capturing it, it can be used by the card issuer as evidence that the purchaser is ...

  5. What are phishing scams trying to do? An explainer - AOL

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    Multi-factor authentication provides extra security by having you submit two or more credentials to log into your account, such as your password and answering a security question that's unique to you.

  6. How to spot phishing scams and keep your info safe - AOL

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    Scammers can use your email to target you directly. And, unfortunately, plenty of email phishing scams today are more sophisticated than the older varieties that would directly ask for your ...

  7. Merchant plug-in - Wikipedia

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    A merchant plug-in (MPI) is a software module designed to facilitate 3-D Secure verifications to help prevent credit card fraud. [1] The MPI identifies the account number and queries the servers of the card issuer (Visa, MasterCard, or JCB International) to determine if it is enrolled in a 3D-Secure program and returns the web site address of the issuer access control server (ACS) if it is ...

  8. 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.

  9. Secure your AOL account

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    • Don't fall for phishing scams - Don't click links you're unsure about, even from friends. • Check your login activity - Check the recent activity on your account for unusual logins. • Delete security questions - It's more secure to add an email address or phone number to secure your account; remove your questions if you haven't already.