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  2. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    Best practices • 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.

  3. These 3 words in a text message mean you’re being scammed ...

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    This three-word message is one that scammers rely on and could make you high-risk to fall for a scam text: “Would you kindly.” It may seem like a friendly or harmless phrase, but your guard ...

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

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    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.

  5. 5 Texting Scams You Must Avoid at All Costs - AOL

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    PayPal Text Message Scam. During a PayPal scam, scammers send text messages claiming to be from PayPal to alert you that there is an issue with your account. You will be prompted to either call a ...

  6. Alert messaging - Wikipedia

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    The first system was the Emergency Broadcast System, an emergency warning system in the United States, used from 1963 to 1997, when it was replaced by the Emergency Alert System. On April 9, 2008, the FCC approved an emergency alert text-messaging system so that cellular telephone users can get text message alerts in case of emergencies. [3]

  7. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    While most junk email can seem like a minor annoyance, certain types of email can cause problems for not only you but other people you email. Sometimes these emails can contain dangerous viruses or malware that can infect your computer by downloading attached software, screensavers, photos, or offers for free products.

  8. Robocall - Wikipedia

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    A robocall is a phone call that uses a computerized autodialer to deliver a pre-recorded message, as if from a robot.Robocalls are often associated with political and telemarketing phone campaigns, but can also be used for public service, emergency announcements, or scammers.

  9. Use AOL Official Mail to confirm legitimate AOL emails

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    When you open the message, you'll see the "Official Mail" banner above the details of the message. If you get a message that seems like it's from AOL, but it doesn't have those 2 indicators, and it isn't alternatively marked as AOL Certified Mail, it might be a fake email. Make sure you immediately mark it as spam and don't click on any links ...