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2. What's a six-digit verification code — and why you should ...

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   There’s no situation where you should share a six-digit verification code — not even with customer service or tech support. If someone asks you for your code, it's likely a scam. More ...

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

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   We'll send you a text or call you with a new code that needs to be entered at sign-in. The phone number we contact you with may be different each time. Enable 2-step for phone. 1. Sign in to your Account Security page. 2. Next to "2-Step Verification," click Turn on. 3. Select Phone number for your 2-step verification method. 4.

4. Google Authenticator - Wikipedia

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   Google Authenticator is a software-based authenticator by Google. It implements multi-factor authentication services using the time-based one-time password (TOTP; specified in RFC 6238) and HMAC-based one-time password (HOTP; specified in RFC 4226), for authenticating users of software applications.

5. Why am I asked to verify my account after signing in?

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   This is an important security feature that helps to protect your account from unauthorized access. You may be prompted to get a verification code at your recovery phone number or recovery email address for any of the following reasons:

6. Multi-factor authentication - Wikipedia

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   Two-factor authentication in web applications are especially susceptible to phishing attacks, particularly in SMS and e-mails, and, as a response, many experts advise users not to share their verification codes with anyone, [36] and many web application providers will place an advisory in an e-mail or SMS containing a code.

7. How To Make Online Purchases Using Your Checking Account Number

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   There, you’ll find your checking account number and the bank’s routing number. Go to your bank’s website: Alternatively, you can visit your bank’s official website and search for ...

8. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   • Fake email addresses - Malicious actors sometimes send from email addresses made to look like an official email address but in fact is missing a letter(s), misspelled, replaces a letter with a lookalike number (e.g. “O” and “0”), or originates from free email services that would not be used for official communications.

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

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   A growing number of these reports mention a scammer gaining or trying to gain access to a verification code in some way. There has been an uptick in calls from concerned consumers to the BBB ...