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  2. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • Fake email addresses - Malicious actors sometimes send from email addresses made to look like an official email address but in fact is missing a letter(s), misspelled, replaces a letter with a lookalike number (e.g. “O” and “0”), or originates from free email services that would not be used for official communications.

  3. 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 ...

  4. Is that a scam? How to recognize and report fraudulent behavior

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    Medical scams: claiming you can get your prescriptions cheaper online Malware scams: pop ups or emails telling you that you have a computer virus and need to download a solution Common door-to ...

  5. How to spot a scam online - AOL

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    And whatever you do, don’t send cash, gift cards, or money transfers. You can report scam phone calls to the FTC Complaint Assistant. Online scam No. 4: "Tech support” reaches out to you ...

  6. Here's how to spot a scam online - AOL

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    "Always contact back via a known, official channel." Brooks adds: "The bottom line is do not click on links you do not recognize and always check the address of the email sender. Be vigilant."

  7. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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    Email filters • Display name • Email signature • Blocked addresses • 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 ...

  8. Always-on DRM - Wikipedia

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    Always-on DRM or always-online DRM is a form of digital rights management (DRM) that requires a consumer to remain connected to a server, especially through an internet connection, to use a particular product. The practice is also referred to as persistent online authentication.

  9. Don’t fall for the Elon Musk energy-saving device scam - AOL

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    Always check the sender's email address and look for signs of a fake message, like poor grammar or urgent calls to action. 2. Verify claims: If you're curious about a product, do some research ...