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2. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   • Pay attention to the types of data you're authorizing access to, especially in third-party apps. • 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.

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. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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   • You see logins from unexpected locations on your recent activity page. • Your account info or mail settings were changed without your knowledge. • Your inbox is full of MAILER-DAEMON notices for messages you didn't send. • Your Address Book contacts have been erased or there are new contacts you didn't add. Review your AOL Mail settings

5. How to spot phishing scams and keep your info safe - AOL

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   Scammers can use your email to target you directly. And, unfortunately, plenty of email phishing scams today are more sophisticated than the older varieties that would directly ask for your ...

6. 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 ...

7. What You Need to Know About Phone Scams - AOL

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   In addition, the company gives customers free Caller ID and one free second number called “PROXY” that you can give out like your junk email address to help keep your private number private ...