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

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   Be wary of clicking on an attachment unless you’re sure the message is legitimate. It could download a virus or malware to your device. ... Phishing and phony emails: How to recognize the signs ...

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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   But what do email phishing scams look like, exactly? Here's what you need to know. Shop it: Malwarebytes Premium Multi-Device, 30-day free trial then $4.99 a month, subscriptions.aol.com

5. Here's how to spot a scam online - 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.

6. 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.

7. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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   • Email filters • Display name • Email signature • Blocked addresses • Mail away message. If your account has been compromised. If you think your account has been compromised, follow the steps listed below to secure it. 1. Change your password immediately. 2. Delete app passwords you don’t recognize. 3. Revert your mail settings if ...

8. 8 phishing email scams to watch out for this holiday season

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   Report the phishing email. You should also report the phishing email to the sender’s legitimate organization, such as your bank, retailer or delivery service, and to the authorities, such as the ...

9. Use AOL Certified Mail to confirm legitimate AOL emails

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   When you open the email, you'll also see the Certified Mail banner above the message details. When you get a message that seems to be from AOL, but it doesn't have those 2 indicators, and it isn't alternatively marked as AOL Official Mail, it might be a fake email. Make sure you mark it as spam and don't click on any links in the email.