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  2. Spoofing scams: How to recognize and protect yourself from ...

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    For example, spoofers might impersonate government agencies and companies in an attempt to scam personal information from people. Robocallers often use "neighbor spoofing", which is when they ...

  3. How to identify a scam call before you're taken ... - AOL

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    That’s why the FCC recently created a “Scam Glossary” to alert people to the many scams out there—and explain how to avoid them. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. Here ...

  4. Are You Being 'Spoofed'? This Specific Type Of Scam Is Hard ...

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    Phone spoofing can be hard to spot because there are apps that can replicate caller IDs so that they can carry the display name of people you know, as well as the local area codes that you are ...

  5. Voice phishing - Wikipedia

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    The user logs in to the bank on a computer, the bank activates the phone app, the user enters a password in the phone and is logged in. In this scam, malicious actors called people claiming to be a bank officer, claimed there was a security problem, and asked the victim to use their Mobile Bank ID app. Fraudsters were then able to log in to the ...

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 30 Scam Phone Numbers To Block and Area Codes To Avoid - AOL

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    There will likely always be scams and scam phone numbers out there. The good news is that you can decide not to be the next victim. To avoid being taken advantage of by a scammer, use the ...

  9. What You Need to Know About Phone Scams - AOL

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    Phone scams are on the rise as scammers see opportunity thanks to many Americans getting stimulus checks, an increase in concern about COVID vaccine distribution and soon, the annual tax season ...