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

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    Phishing scams are trying to get a hold of your private information, such as your social security number or bank account. Typically phishing scams will try to get you to provide credentials "that ...

  3. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • Phishing - an attempt by scammers to pose as a legitimate company or individual to steal someone's personal information, usernames, passwords, or other account information. • Fake email addresses - Malicious actors sometimes send from email addresses made to look like an official email address but in fact is missing a letter(s ...

  4. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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    Email filters • Display name • Email signature • Blocked addresses • Mail away message. If your account has been compromised. 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 ...

  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. A Devastating Click: How an Email Scam Can Cost You ... - AOL

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    A Devastating Click: How an Email Scam Can Cost You Your Life Savings. ... Calalang continued to deposit money into the account as instructed and even spoke with “Steve Golds” at a number in ...

  7. New ‘Phantom Hacker’ Scam: How To Protect Your Money - AOL

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    Never click on unsolicited pop-up messages, links through text messages or any kind of email attachment. Never contact the numbers shared in an unsolicited pop-up, text or email. Don’t download ...

  8. Scam baiting - Wikipedia

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    For scams conducted via written communication, baiters may answer scam emails using throwaway email accounts, pretending to be receptive to scammers' offers. [4]Popular methods of accomplishing the first objective are to ask scammers to fill out lengthy questionnaires; [5] to bait scammers into taking long trips; to encourage the use of poorly made props or inappropriate English-language ...

  9. Control excessive spam email - AOL Help

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    • Create strong and unique passwords for your accounts. • Check credit card and bank statements for illegitimate transactions. • Log in to your shopping accounts to make sure orders weren't falsely placed. • Check and secure all of your accounts (i.e. email, stores, bank accounts, etc.). Concerned your AOL account has been compromised?