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  2. How to stop scammers from coming after your verification ...

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    Think of your account password and the verification code as working together, similar to a doorknob lock and a deadbolt. If you unlock the doorknob but not the deadbolt, you can't get inside.

  3. What's a six-digit verification code — and why you should ...

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    For example, you might get a text message or email with a six-digit code that you must enter when you log into your bank account. This extra level of protection keeps scammers and hackers out.

  4. Straight Talk: Don't fall for Facebook scam that targets ...

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    The message may also state that if you do not act in the next 24 hours, Facebook will delete your account permanently. The email includes a link that appears to lead to Facebook.com.

  5. Why am I asked to verify my account after signing in?

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    You may be prompted to get a verification code at your recovery phone number or recovery email address for any of the following reasons: ... • The "First time ...

  6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • 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. Hover over hyperlinks with your cursor to preview the destination URL.

  7. 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.

  8. SIM swap scam - Wikipedia

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    A SIM swap scam (also known as port-out scam, SIM splitting, [1] simjacking, and SIM swapping) [2] is a type of account takeover fraud that generally targets a weakness in two-factor authentication and two-step verification in which the second factor or step is a text message (SMS) or call placed to a mobile telephone.

  9. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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    Technical support scams rely on social engineering to persuade victims that their device is infected with malware. [15] [16] Scammers use a variety of confidence tricks to persuade the victim to install remote desktop software, with which the scammer can then take control of the victim's computer.