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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. • Pay attention to the types of data you're authorizing access to, especially in third-party apps.

3. 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 ...

4. How to spot phishing scams and keep your info safe - AOL

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   The best way to protect yourself against email phishing scams is to avoid falling victim to them in the first place. "Simply never take sensitive action based on emails sent to you," Steinberg says.

5. How to Block Annoying Emails for Good - AOL

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   Ready to finally stop getting those pesky spam emails? Here's how to block them—and clean up your inbox for good. The post How to Block Annoying Emails for Good appeared first on Reader's Digest.

6. Scammers send out billions of phony emails every day ... - AOL

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   If the email purports to come from a company or government agency, but the address is unrecognizable or is a Gmail or other free web-based service, it’s likely a scam.

7. Control excessive spam email - AOL Help

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   This is a tactic used by bad actors and hackers to distract you from seeing emails that really are important to you. This can also be an indication that another login account has been compromised. Why is this happening? There are many reasons why a bad actor may try to flood your inbox with emails: • To distract you from seeing an important email

8. How cyberscams are draining Americans wallets by the billions

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   Scams cost Americans an estimated $159 billion every year and average about $3,500 in losses per victim. The CyberGuy has advice to protect yourself. How cyberscams are draining Americans wallets ...

9. How email spoofing can affect AOL Mail

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   Spoofing happens when someone sends emails making it look like it they were sent from your account. In reality, the emails are sent through a spoofer's non-AOL server. They show your address in the "From" field to trick people into opening them and potentially infecting their accounts and computers. Differences between hacked and spoofed