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The latest social media scam is another phishing scheme designed to scare Facebook users into sharing their login credentials. Don't be fooled. BBB Scam Alert: New Facebook phishing scam scares ...
A new crop of scams are finding many victims -- and you'll definitely be exposed to at least one if you haven't already. Facebook users: Beware this scam Skip to main content
Another scam is circulating Facebook, preying on users' emotions to access their information. See what it is and how you can avoid it. 'Look who died' Facebook scam preys on your emotions.
A common scam targeting businesses is the toner bandit swindle; an unsolicited caller attempts to trick front-office personnel into providing manufacturer/model or serial numbers for office equipment and/or the name of the employee answering the call.
The swindle is classified as a confidence trick game, and illegal to play for money in most countries. [ citation needed ] The game also inspired a pricing game on the game show The Price Is Right , in which contestants attempt to win a larger prize by pricing smaller prizes to earn attempts at finding a ball hidden under one of four shells ...
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.
A romance scam is a confidence trick involving feigning romantic intentions towards a victim, gaining the victim's affection, and then using that goodwill to get the victim to send money to the scammer under false pretenses or to commit fraud against the victim.
• Pay attention to the types of data you're authorizing access to, especially in third-party apps. • 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.