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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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    One of the scams hitting many cell phones is a form of phishing that is called, “smishing.” The text might say, “Jonathan, urgent notice for your USPS package 97OR442 Available for pick 8:55 ...

  4. From 'package delivery' texts to phishing, how to spot common ...

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    “Scammers will take advantage of your generosity and set up fake charities or GoFundMe campaigns" to get you to donate to a cause that's not real.

  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. 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.

  7. That text from the post office could be a scam. How to avoid ...

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    Experts share guidance on how you can avoid this scam. Scammers are using a hoax called smishing to try to deceive consumers who send packages through the mail. Experts share guidance on how 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. 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...