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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.
Phone scams are on the rise as scammers see opportunity thanks to many Americans getting stimulus checks, an increase in concern about COVID vaccine distribution and soon, the annual tax season.
A 419 scam is a type of advance-fee fraud that promises the victim a share of a large sum of money in exchange for a small payment. The term 419 refers to the section of the Nigerian Criminal Code dealing with fraud and the charges for such offenders. Learn about the history, motives, and implementation of this scam and its variations.
The Work Number is a database created by Talx Corporation (now Equifax Workforce Solutions) that provides data on employees' income and work history to employers and third parties. It has faced controversies over accuracy, privacy and security issues.
AOL Official Mail is a feature that helps you identify legitimate AOL emails with a small icon and a banner. Learn how to distinguish between AOL Official Mail and phishing or scam emails that may look similar but lack these indicators.
AOL Certified Mail is a feature that helps you confirm the authenticity of emails from AOL. Learn how to look for the green icon and the banner in your inbox, and how to avoid fake emails that impersonate AOL.
Scammers target a variety of people, though research by Microsoft suggests that millennials (defined by Microsoft as age 24-37) and people part of generation Z (age 18-23) have the highest exposure to tech support scams and the Federal Trade Commission has found that seniors (age 60 and over) are more likely to lose money to tech support scams.
What are 800 and 888 phone number scams? 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.