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2. 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 ...

3. Can you hear me? (alleged telephone scam) - Wikipedia

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   Reports on the purported scam are an Internet hoax, first spread on social media sites in 2017. While the phone calls received by people are real, the calls are not related to scam activity. According to some news reports on the hoax, victims of the purported fraud receive telephone calls from an unknown person who asks, "Can you hear me?"

4. How to spot debt collection scams: 6 signs to watch out for

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   Receiving a call, email or letter from a company purporting to be a debt collector can spark alarm. Before disclosing any information, look for these eight signs of a fake debt collection scam. 1 ...

5. List of scams - Wikipedia

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   The shill then feigns a call with a friend who they claim is a coin collector, but after the call their tone changes from bemusement at the apparent gall of the con artist to a more serious one; when the con artist returns, the shill immediately asks if they can give the con artist some of the money now and return later with the full amount.

6. Sick of those scam text messages? What you can do - AOL

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   Here is what you should do if you get a scam text: Copy the message, without clicking on a link, and forward it to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages in ...

7. Telemarketing fraud - Wikipedia

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   Telemarketing fraud. Telemarketing fraud is fraudulent selling conducted over the telephone. The term is also used for telephone fraud not involving selling. Telemarketing fraud is one of the most persuasive deceptions identified by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). [1] Telemarketing fraud often involves some sort of victim compliance whether ...

8. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   • Pay attention to the types of data you're authorizing access to, especially in third-party apps. • 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.

9. 30 Scam Phone Numbers To Block and Area Codes To Avoid - AOL

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   Since there is no limit to a scam artist’s potential, recognizing signs of common scams will serve you well. Here are examples of three of the most common scams out there today and how to block ...