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  2. Top scams going after young and old victims

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    In 2021, fake online purchases, phishing for personal information and fake sweepstakes and lotteries were the most common scams local residents faced, according to the Better Business Bureau. ...

  3. Trio uses bogus sweepstakes prizes to scam people out of $1 ...

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    The victims included a 70-year-old, a 78-year-old and a 90-year-old. McClatchy News reached out to the attorney’s listed for the three defendants on Nov. 27 but did not immediately hear back.

  4. Buying or renting a home? Be alert to these common scams. - AOL

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    Known as seller impersonation fraud, the scam involves bad actors who impersonate real owners of homes, and steal victims' cash by requesting up-front payment on far-fetched, fake deals.

  5. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • 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. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.

  6. Scam alert: Sweepstakes or lottery schemes targeting ... - AOL

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    Jul. 8—In the past year, there have been 250 scams reported to the Better Business Bureau and local law enforcement. But both say there are many more residents who have been scammed out of money ...

  7. 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 ...

  8. Top 15 financial scams targeting older Americans — and what ...

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    Seniors are taking the brunt of financial fraud to the tune of $3.4B+. Learn the most common peer-to-peer, impersonation and other scams on the rise to keep your money safe.

  9. Use AOL Official Mail to confirm legitimate AOL emails

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    AOL Mail is focused on keeping you safe while you use the best mail product on the web. One way we do this is by protecting against phishing and scam emails though the use of AOL Official Mail. When we send you important emails, we'll mark the message with a small AOL icon beside the sender name.