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  2. What's a six-digit verification code — and why you should ...

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    For example, you might get a text message or email with a six-digit code that you must enter when you log into your bank account. This extra level of protection keeps scammers and hackers out ...

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

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    Frequently impersonated businesses and government agencies, including Amazon, Netflix, PayPal, the IRS, the SSA, and the USPS, all have pages with spam text message examples or explain common scam ...

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

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    One of the scams hitting many cell phones is a form of phishing that is called, “smishing.” The text might say, “Jonathan, urgent notice for your USPS package 97OR442 Available for pick 8:55 ...

  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. Why am I asked to verify my account after signing in?

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    You may be prompted to get a verification code at your recovery phone number or recovery email address for any of the following reasons:

  7. If you get these texts, delete them immediately - AOL

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    According to the Federal Trade Commission, people should be aware of messages or calls coming from these area codes: 268, 284, 473, 664, 649, 767, 809, 829, 849, and 876. For numbers you don’t ...

  8. Add or disable 2-step verification for extra security - AOL Help

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    6. Scan the QR code using your authenticator app. 7. Click Continue. 8. Enter the code shown in your authenticator app. 9. Click Done. Sign in with 2-step for authenticator app. 1. Sign in to your AOL account with your password. 2. Enter the verification code shown in your authenticator app. 3. Click Verify.

  9. Messaging spam - Wikipedia

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    Messaging spam on Telegram. Instant messaging systems, such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Twitter Direct Messaging, Kik, Skype and Snapchat are all targets for spammers. [4] Many IM services are publicly linked to social media platforms, which may include information on the user such as age, sex, location and interests.