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  2. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    Best practices • Don't enable the "use less secure apps" feature. • Don't reply to any SMS request asking for a verification code. • Don't respond to unsolicited emails or requests to send money.

  3. What are phishing scams trying to do? An explainer - AOL

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    Here's how to identify them — and protect your personal information from cybercriminals.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 ...

  6. AOL Tech Fortress Premium Subscription FAQs

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    AOL Tech Fortress is constantly monitoring your computer, and may interfere with installing new programs to prevent unknowingly installing malware. To proceed with installing a new program, lower the AOL Tech Fortress protection level and continue installing the program. To lower the AOL Tech Fortress protection level: 1.

  7. List of scams - Wikipedia

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    Computer users unwittingly download and install rogue security software, malware disguised as antivirus software, by following the messages which appear on their screen. The software then pretends to find multiple viruses on the victim's computer, "removes" a few, and asks for payment in order to take care of the rest.

  8. Go phish? Cybersecurity experts explain what phishing ... - AOL

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    1. Install security software on your devices. Software like Malwarebytes Premium can protect you and your sensitive information. The FTC suggests setting the software to automatically update so it ...

  9. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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    Once a victim has contacted a scammer, the scammer will usually instruct them to download and install a remote access program such as TeamViewer, AnyDesk, LogMeIn or GoToAssist. [ 21 ] [ 29 ] The scammer convinces the victim to provide them with the credentials required to initiate a remote-control session, giving the scammer complete control ...