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  2. Scam baiting - Wikipedia

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    For scams conducted via written communication, baiters may answer scam emails using throwaway email accounts, pretending to be receptive to scammers' offers. [4]Popular methods of accomplishing the first objective are to ask scammers to fill out lengthy questionnaires; [5] to bait scammers into taking long trips; to encourage the use of poorly made props or inappropriate English-language ...

  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. Scammers take advantage of kindness by asking to borrow ...

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    As part of the accidental deposit scam, the crook will create a fake profile on a payment app like Zelle, Cash App, or Venmo, and tie a stolen credit card to it. The crook then sends some cash to ...

  5. RFID skimming - Wikipedia

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    These scanners are legal and can be bought in regular electronics stores. Most modern mobile telephones running Android OS have a built in NFC reader that can be used to unlawfully scan contactless payment cards. A criminal can hide the scanner e.g. inside a glove or a bag, and then place it close to the victim and wirelessly steal the victim's ...

  6. Thanks to Fraud, Big Banks Might Not Let You Make Your ... - AOL

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    In cases like these, the owner of the account, whose name and Social Security number were used to deposit the fake checks, is likely to be the one who suffers the consequences.

  7. Guide to safely sending money on Cash App - AOL

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    Then, open the app and create an account by entering your phone number or email address and adding the one-time login code Cash App provides. You must be at least 18 to open a Cash App account ...

  8. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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    Email filters • Display nameEmail 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 ...

  9. Use AOL Official Mail to confirm legitimate AOL emails

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    AOL Mail is focused on keeping you safe while you use the best mail product on the web. One way we do this is by protecting against phishing and scam emails though the use of AOL Official Mail. When we send you important emails, we'll mark the message with a small AOL icon beside the sender name.