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2. Can background checks show whether your identity was stolen?

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   While a straightforward credit report can reveal credit card fraud — the most prevalent form of identity theft — background checks can help you figure out what's going on in more rare cases of ...

3. Avoid tax scams and identity theft with these tips from the ...

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   Visit an IRS office as soon as possible to resolve the problem. Report scams. If you think you’re a victim of a tax scam or identity theft: 1. Report it to the IRS. 2. File a complaint with the ...

4. I just got an alert from Capital One that my Social Security ...

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   Data breaches have resulted in people's information being exposed on the dark web. While thieves often try to misuse this data, there are steps you can take to avoid becoming an identity theft victim.

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. Identity theft - Wikipedia

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   The term identity theft was coined in 1964. [1] Since that time, the definition of identity theft has been legally defined throughout both the U.K. and the U.S. as the theft of personally identifiable information. Identity theft deliberately uses someone else's identity as a method to gain financial advantages or obtain credit and other benefits.

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. If you get an ...