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  2. How to identify a fake text message: Online skills 101 - AOL

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    Frequently impersonated businesses and government agencies, including Amazon, Netflix, PayPal, the IRS, the SSA, and the USPS, all have pages with spam text message examples or explain common scam ...

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

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    Scammers are getting more advanced every day. From a simple text that says, "track your package with this link," to a message that promises to help pay off loans or give you a coupon code, there ...

  4. 5 New Texting Scams To Watch Out For - AOL

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    Scammers are trying harder than ever to take advantage of unwitting victims via text message scams. According to "The RoboKiller Report: 2022 Mid-Year Phone Scam Insights," more than 147 billion...

  5. 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.

  6. Who's really behind that random strange text from nowhere? - AOL

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    Text message scams, also known as "smishing," a combination of SMS and phishing, have become increasingly sophisticated. Scammers use various tactics to engage potential victims and gain their trust.

  7. If you get these texts, delete them immediately - AOL

    www.aol.com/2020-09-02-if-you-get-these-texts...

    A new text message scam has been making its way around the country. People have reported receiving messages saying: [Name], we came across a parcel/package from [a recent month] pending for you.

  8. 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 ...

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

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    Package Delivery Scams This scam starts with a text message or voicemail saying you need to take action to receive your package. A fake tracking link may be included for you to click to update ...