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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.
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.
• 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.
Use Sign-in Helper, AOL's password reset and account recovery tool, to get back in to your account. Go to the Sign-in Helper. Enter one of the account recovery items listed. Click Continue. Follow the instructions given in the Sign-in Helper. Change your password. From a desktop or mobile web browser: Sign in to the AOL Account security page.
Any info these scammers gain by sending you this info will make it easier for them to hack not only your email account, but any other account you have online. What are 800 and 888 phone number scams? 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.
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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