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The text will state that once you receive your two-factor authentication code to recover your account, you should text it as a reply. Once you do, the scammer will have access to your account.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers will send fake text messages to try and trick you into giving them personal information, like a password, account number, or Social Security number.
• Don't reply to any SMS request asking for a verification code. • Don't respond to unsolicited emails or requests to send money. • Pay attention to the types of data you're authorizing access to, especially in third-party apps.
Think of your account password and the verification code as working together, similar to a doorknob lock and a deadbolt. If you unlock the doorknob but not the deadbolt, you can't get inside.
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.
The FTC suggests setting the software to automatically update so it can deal with any new security threats. 2. Set your phone and computer's software to update automatically.
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The real goal of the scam is to give the criminals access to your bank account information, police say. The text messages are the latest phishing scam targeting victims across the country ...