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

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   When you log into your bank, credit card, or other online account (Amazon, your health insurance website, etc.), you might receive a text message or email containing a verification code.

3. Why am I asked to verify my account after signing in?

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   This is why it's important to keep these recovery options up to date. Please review your account settings and recovery methods from time to time, and especially prior to changing phone numbers or other email addresses, to help ensure you can always access your account!

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

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   According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers will send fake text messages to try and trick you into giving them personal information, like a password, account number, or Social Security number.

5. Add or disable 2-step verification for extra security - AOL Help

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   2. Next to "2-Step Verification," click Turn on. 3. Select Phone number for your 2-step verification method. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process. Sign in with 2-step for phone. 1. Sign in to your AOL account with your password. 2. Enter the verification code sent to your phone. 3. Click Verify.

6. Reset or change your password - AOL Help

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   Use Sign-in Helper, AOL's password reset and account recovery tool, to get back in to your account. Go to the Sign-in Helper. Enter one of the account recovery items listed. Click Continue. Follow the instructions given in the Sign-in Helper. Change your password. From a desktop or mobile web browser: Sign in to the AOL Account security page.

7. What's a six-digit verification code — and why you should ...

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   For example, you might get a text message or email with a six-digit code that you must enter when you log into your bank account. This extra level of protection keeps scammers and hackers out.

8. 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.

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

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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