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  2. How to identify a fake text message: Online skills 101 - AOL

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    Marketing companies really, really love text messaging these days. Why? Well, largely because almost everyone opens a text— 98%, compared to 20% for marketing emails —and about 45% of people ...

  3. Who's really behind that random strange text from nowhere? - AOL

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    Text message scams, also known as "smishing," a combination of SMS and phishing, have become increasingly sophisticated. Scammers use various tactics to engage potential victims and gain their trust.

  4. AAA warns of scam emails and texts targeting members. What ...

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    Some members have received fraudulent AAA-branded emails or SMS text messages congratulating recipients on "winning" or having an "expiring emergency kit," AAA said Monday.

  5. 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.

  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. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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    • 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 they were changed. 4. Ensure you have antivirus software installed and ...