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2. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   • Don't enable the "use less secure apps" feature. • 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.

3. How to stop scammers from coming after your verification ...

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   If you have any questions or need any additional information about anything discussed here, please call (901) 222-0206. We are happy to help you avoid scams, fraud and predatory lenders. You work ...

4. Add or disable 2-step verification for extra security - AOL Help

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   2. Next to "2-Step Verification," click Turn on 2SV. 3. Click Get started. 4. Select Authenticator app for your 2-step verification method.-To see this option, you'll need to have at least 2 recovery methods on your account . 5. Click Continue. 6. Scan the QR code using your authenticator app. 7. Click Continue. 8. Enter the code shown in your ...

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

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   They include a fake invoice. They ask you to click on a link to make a payment. ... Shop it: Malwarebytes Premium Multi-Device, 30-day free trial then $4.99 a month, subscriptions.aol.com.

6. SIM swap scam - Wikipedia

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   SIM swap scam. A SIM swap scam (also known as port-out scam, SIM splitting, [1] simjacking, and SIM swapping) [2] is a type of account takeover fraud that generally targets a weakness in two-factor authentication and two-step verification in which the second factor or step is a text message (SMS) or call placed to a mobile telephone.

7. SMS spoofing - Wikipedia

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   Contents. SMS spoofing. SMS spoofing is a technology which uses the short message service (SMS), available on most mobile phones and personal digital assistants, to set who the message appears to come from by replacing the originating mobile number (Sender ID) with alphanumeric text. Spoofing has both legitimate uses (setting the company name ...

8. Advance-fee scam - Wikipedia

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   An advance-fee scam is a form of fraud and is one of the most common types of confidence tricks. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster claims will be used to obtain the large sum. [1] [2] If a victim makes the payment, the ...

9. Scammers now using verification codes to hijack phone numbers

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   A new scam tries to use your phone number to scam others, and you could be at risk if you post your number in any public forum.