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

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   Here is what you should do if you get a scam text: Copy the message, without clicking on a link, and forward it to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages in ...

3. Beware Text Alert Scams This Holiday Season: 4 Tips To ...

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   One of the big scams this year involve text alerts, especially those that ping on your phone to inform you that your package has shipped or there was an issue with the delivery. However ...

4. The latest ‘smishing’ scam blowing up your phone - AOL

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   The term “smishing” is a mash-up of “SMS” and “phishing,” and it refers to a scam carried out via cell phone text. ... it promptly,” states a typical text in the toll bill scam.

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. 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.

7. 5 Texting Scams You Must Avoid at All Costs - AOL

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   During a PayPal scam, scammers send text messages claiming to be from PayPal to alert you that there is an issue with your account. You will be prompted to either call a phone number or click a ...