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  2. That text from the post office could be a scam. How to avoid ...

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    The week before Christmas is crucial if you are sending packages or getting last-minute deliveries through the U.S. Postal Service. But be careful, because scammers are trying to use text messages ...

  3. California overpaid as much as $55B in unemployment claims ...

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    EDD indicated it is still actively working investigations with federal, state and local partners on suspected fraud related claims. But for non-fraud related claims, the department is awaiting ...

  4. 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.

  5. From 'package delivery' texts to phishing, how to spot common ...

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    You can also report scams to the authorities in the Internet Crime Complaint Center at https://www.ic3.gov. Chances are, Pavlik said, if it sounds like scam or seems too good to be true, it ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Overpayment scam - Wikipedia

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    An overpayment scam, also known as a refund scam, is a type of confidence trick designed to prey upon victims' good faith.In the most basic form, an overpayment scam consists of a scammer claiming, falsely, to have sent a victim an excess amount of money.

  8. 5 Texting Scams You Must Avoid at All Costs - AOL

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    Unfortunately, the prevalence of text message scams means that your phone isn’t a completely safe space. Worse, fraudsters are getting more creative and skilled in their attempts to scam people ...

  9. ID.me - Wikipedia

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    In late 2020, the California Employment Development Department (EDD) notified 1.4 million accounts that the EDD suspected were fraudulent that their benefits would be suspended in 30 days unless they were verified by ID.me. [13] News coverage at that time focused on legitimately unemployed individuals who complained that it took as long as two ...