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  2. Is this text a scam? What to do when a debt collection text ...

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    Fake debt collection is one of many all-too-familiar text scams. However, sometimes scammers will use an existing business's name and information to fake legitimacy.

  3. How to spot debt collection scams: 8 signs to watch out for

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    Report the debt collection scam to your state’s attorney general. ... Alert credit reporting agencies. If you have given out any sensitive information to the scammer, make sure the major credit ...

  4. How to protect yourself from debt relief and credit scams - AOL

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    Debt relief and credit repair scams involve a scammer who claims to be able to eliminate your debt or increase your credit score by a specific amount. They typically request a large upfront ...

  5. List of scams - Wikipedia

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    When the business objects, the workers are threatened with lawsuits or harassed by bogus collection agencies. [103] Another, targeting the elderly, claims a free medical alert device has been ordered for a patient by a family member or medical doctor. An automated message says "that someone has ordered a free medical alert system for you, and ...

  6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • 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. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.

  7. 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.

  8. Overpayment scam - Wikipedia

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    An overpayment scam, also known as a refund scam, is a type of confidence trick designed to prey upon victims' good faith.In the most basic form, an overpayment scam consists of a scammer claiming, falsely, to have sent a victim an excess amount of money.

  9. How to pay off a debt in collections

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    If you don’t recognize the debt, make sure you know the signs of a debt collection scam. 2. Know your debt collection rights. Educate yourself about your rights under the Fair Debt Collection ...