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2. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   Sometimes these emails can contain dangerous viruses or malware that can infect your computer by downloading attached software, screensavers, photos, or offers for free products. Additionally, be wary if you receive unsolicited emails indicating you've won a prize or contest, or asking you to forward a petition or email.

3. 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.

4. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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   Hackers may change the settings in your AOL Mail account to disrupt your inbox or get copies of your emails. Access your mail settings and make sure none of your info or preferences were changed without your knowledge. Things to look for include: • Email filters • Display name • Email signature • Blocked addresses • Mail away message

5. Follow These Steps if You’ve Been Hacked

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   Anti-virus protection software is disabled without your knowledge; Your mouse is randomly opening software or files without you directing it; Any of these scenarios can be scary if they happen to you.

6. Phishing Scam Uses UPS, FedEx Emails as Bait - AOL

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   Customers have reported receiving emails claiming to be from the shipping companies, warning them that a package went undelivered and asking for information. Or Phishing Scam Uses UPS, FedEx ...

7. 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