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Learn how to recognize legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications to keep your account secure. Avoid scams and phishing attempts by checking the URL, sender, icons, and links of any AOL emails or notifications.
If you get an email providing you a PIN number and an 800 or 888 number to call, this a scam to try and steal valuable personal info. These emails will often ask you to call AOL at the number provided, provide the PIN number and will ask for account details including your password.
Learn why you may be asked to verify your account after entering the correct password for your AOL email. Find out the possible reasons and how to update your recovery options to access your account.
Phishing is a scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware. Learn about the different types of phishing attacks, such as email, spear, voice, SMS and page hijacking, and how to prevent or detect them.
Learn about a type of scam in which a scammer claims to offer a legitimate technical support service and persuades victims to pay for fake fixes. Find out how the scam originated, how it works, and how to avoid it.
Learn how to access your AOL account if you forget your password or username, and how to update your password regularly. Follow the steps to use Sign-in Helper, AOL Account security page, or AOL mobile apps to manage your password.
AOL Mail offers features like news, weather, security and spam-blocking for free. You can sign up for an AOL account and access your email on the go with an app or on the web.
Scammer Payback, also known as Pierogi, is an American YouTuber who creates content about scam baiting against phone scams. He uses his cybersecurity expertise to infiltrate and expose the scammers' networks and locations, and has collaborated with other scambaiters such as Mark Rober and Jim Browning.