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

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    These emails and texts can say or include things such as: They've noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts on your account They claim there’s a problem with your account or your ...

  3. Here's how to spot a scam online - AOL

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    These emails tend to try to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment by telling you a story. Some examples: They say they've noticed suspicious activity or log-in attempts on ...

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

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    What do email phishing scams look like? They're not as easy to spot as you'd think. These emails often look like they're from a company you know or trust, the FTC says.

  5. 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. If you get an ...

  6. Control excessive spam email - AOL Help

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    This is a tactic used by bad actors and hackers to distract you from seeing emails that really are important to you. This can also be an indication that another login account has been compromised. Why is this happening? There are many reasons why a bad actor may try to flood your inbox with emails: • To distract you from seeing an important email

  7. How email spoofing can affect AOL Mail

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    Please be aware that unrecognized emails in your sent folder is not a sign of a spoofed account and is an indicator that your account was hacked. • Your contacts are receiving emails that you didn't send. • You receive spam emails from your own email address. • You're getting MAILER-DAEMON messages that don't match any messages you sent.

  8. Sextortion - Wikipedia

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    The three men would reportedly ask for nude pictures and then threaten to release the photos unless the victim paid them money. One victim, Jordan DeMay, 17, of Michigan , committed suicide after they threatened to release a nude photo of him if he failed to pay them $1,000 US, prompting the United States to file the proper motions to extradite ...

  9. How to Block Annoying Emails for Good - AOL

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    Ready to finally stop getting those pesky spam emails? Here's how to block them—and clean up your inbox for good. The post How to Block Annoying Emails for Good appeared first on Reader's Digest.