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  2. How to identify a scam call before you're taken advantage of

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    Most of these calls are illegal, and you can actually file a complaint with the FCC if you get them. Tech-support scam Warning: Your computer has been infected with a virus!

  3. List of scams - Wikipedia

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    The shill then feigns a call with a friend who they claim is a coin collector, but after the call their tone changes from bemusement at the apparent gall of the con artist to a more serious one; when the con artist returns, the shill immediately asks if they can give the con artist some of the money now and return later with the full amount.

  4. 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.

  5. Telemarketing fraud - Wikipedia

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    First Orion's scam blocking technology uses a combination of known bad actors, AI powered blocking including neighborhood spoofing and unusual calling pattern. Scam Identification is a feature of the T-Mobile and Metro carrier network which can be controlled by the app Scam Shield, [28] customer care or dialing the short code #664 to turn on or ...

  6. Phone fraud - Wikipedia

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    A later version of the 809 scam involves calling cellular telephones then hanging up, in hopes of the curious (or annoyed) victim calling them back. [7] This is the Wangiri scam, with the addition of using Caribbean numbers such as 1-473 which look like North American domestic calls. [8]

  7. 'Scam enabler' warned to stop illegal robocalls that ... - AOL

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    The FTC cease-and-desist demand listed a wide range of illegal robocalls including those involving fake calls about suspicious Amazon charges, a stolen identity possibly being used in China, and ...

  8. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    Sometimes these emails can contain dangerous viruses or malware that can infect your computer by downloading attached software, screensavers, photos, or offers for free products. Additionally, be wary if you receive unsolicited emails indicating you've won a prize or contest, or asking you to forward a petition or email.

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

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    All the major wireless providers offer some form of free scam protection to customers so make sure you are using the tools available to you. The most robust protection comes from T-Mobile’s Scam ...