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  2. Sick of those scam text messages? What you can do - AOL

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    Here is what you should do if you get a scam text: Copy the message, without clicking on a link, and forward it to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages in ...

  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. 5 New Texting Scams To Watch Out For - AOL

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    Scammers are trying harder than ever to take advantage of unwitting victims via text message scams. According to "The RoboKiller Report: 2022 Mid-Year Phone Scam Insights," more than 147 billion...

  5. Scammers are now sending fake toll-collection texts to get ...

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    "Text-based toll charge scams are prevalent right now and knowing what to look for can keep consumers safe against these tactics." Bonta said that scam texts in California may claim to come from ...

  6. Be on the lookout for these common phone scam area codes - AOL

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    The 'Ring and Run' Phone Scam This scam involves scammers pretending to be a representative of an organization or business with a time-sensitive message for the victim.

  7. 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.

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

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    Scammers are using a hoax called smishing to try to deceive consumers who send packages through the mail. Experts share guidance on how you can avoid this scam.

  9. False billing - Wikipedia

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    False billing is a fraudulent act of invoicing or otherwise requesting funds from an individual or firm without showing obligation to pay. Such notices are, for example, often sent to owners of domain names , purporting to be legitimate renewal notices, although not originating from the owner's own registrar .