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  2. The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text ...

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    Someone sends a text or WhatsApp message to the target about online jobs. When the target responds, the sender says they’ll need to complete tasks related to topics such as “app optimization ...

  3. Sick of those scam text messages? What you can do - AOL

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    Here is what you should do if you get a scam text: Copy the message, without clicking on a link, and forward it to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages in ...

  4. How to block spam messages on WhatsApp - AOL

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    Pretty much every medium we use to communicate will be vulnerable to spam at some point or another. Texts, emails, social media, and messaging apps. Yep, even WhatsApp. Spam messages, beyond being ...

  5. Messaging spam - Wikipedia

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    Messaging spam on Telegram. Instant messaging systems, such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Twitter Direct Messaging, Kik, Skype and Snapchat are all targets for spammers. [4] Many IM services are publicly linked to social media platforms, which may include information on the user such as age, sex, location and interests.

  6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • 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.

  7. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    The internet can be a fun place to interact with people and gain info, however, it can also be a dangerous place if you don't know what you're doing. Many times, these scams initiate from an unsolicited email. If you do end up getting any suspicious or fraudulent emails, make sure you immediately delete the message or mark it as spam.

  8. 5 Texting Scams You Must Avoid at All Costs - AOL

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    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 phone number or click a ...

  9. SMS spoofing - Wikipedia

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    SMS spoofing is a technology which uses the short message service (SMS), available on most mobile phones and personal digital assistants, to set who the message appears to come from by replacing the originating mobile number (Sender ID) with alphanumeric text. Spoofing has both legitimate uses (setting the company name from which the message is ...