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2. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   Best practices • Don't enable the "use less secure apps" feature. • Don't reply to any SMS request asking for a verification code. • Don't respond to unsolicited emails or requests to send money. • Pay attention to the types of data you're authorizing access to, especially in third-party apps.

3. How to identify a scam call before you're taken ... - AOL

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   If you receive this type of call, you should contact your utility company directly to discuss your account rather than making a payment with this person over the phone. Auto-warranty scam

4. How to stop scammers from coming after your verification ...

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   Never use the number the caller gave you; it’ll take you to the scammer. Never access your online accounts on a public Wi-Fi network. If someone asks you for your verification code, don’t engage.

5. Are You Being 'Spoofed'? This Specific Type Of Scam Is Hard ...

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   When a bad actor pretends to be someone you trust or a legitimate retailer, this type of scam is known as “spoofing.” ... “the best thing you could do is say, ‘I gotta call you right back ...

6. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   The internet can be a fun place to interact with people and gain info, however, it can also be a dangerous place if you don't know what you're doing. Many times, these scams initiate from an unsolicited email. If you do end up getting any suspicious or fraudulent emails, make sure you immediately delete the message or mark it as spam.

7. List of types of fraud - Wikipedia

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   In law, fraud is an intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud can violate civil law or criminal law, or it may cause no loss of money, property, or legal right but still be an element of another civil or criminal wrong. [1]