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2. 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.

3. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   The internet can be a fun place to interact with people and gain info, however, it can also be a dangerous place if you don't know what you're doing. Many times, these scams initiate from an unsolicited email. If you do end up getting any suspicious or fraudulent emails, make sure you immediately delete the message or mark it as spam.

4. How to spot phishing scams and keep your info safe - AOL

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   They say they've noticed suspicious activity or log-in attempts on your account. They claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information. They say you need to submit certain ...

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

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   Smishing is short for “SMS phishing,” and for this one, you’ll be getting a text, not an actual phone call. In the text, the person will claim to be from your bank and provide a link for you ...

6. Contact AOL customer support - AOL Help

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   In addition to the support options listed above, paid members also have access to 24/7 phone support by calling 1-800-827-6364. Learn about the support options AOL offers and how to access help for your question or issue.

7. How to spot a scam online - AOL

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   Online scam No. 3: Your "grandchild" asks for money over the phone. Scammers may try to pretend to be your grandchildren. (Photo: Getty) (fizkes via Getty Images) The panicked phone call sounds so ...

8. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   The pop-up instructs the victim to call the scammers via a phone number to fix the "error". Technical support scams can also be initiated via cold calls. These are usually robocalls which claim to be associated with a legitimate third party such as Microsoft or Apple.

9. Use AOL Certified Mail to confirm legitimate AOL emails

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   If you're ever concerned about the legitimacy of these emails, just check to see if there's a green "AOL Certified Mail" icon beside the sender name. When you open the email, you'll also see the Certified Mail banner above the message details. When you get a message that seems to be from AOL, but it doesn't have those 2 indicators, and it isn't ...