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  2. 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.

  3. Fraudsters target small businesses with scams. Here are some ...

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    According to the Federal Trade Commission, small businesses should be on the lookout for phony invoices and unordered merchandise. Scammers send out fake invoices and hope businesses won't notice ...

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

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    Always use a strong password with a combination of letters, numbers and special symbols. Register for two-factor authentication if a website lets you do so. The scammer may not attempt to breach ...

  5. Scam alert: Report shows which companies are ... - AOL

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    Scam alert: Report shows which companies are impersonated the most. Impersonation scams, where someone pretends to be with a popular company or government agency, are getting worse.

  6. Madoff investment scandal - Wikipedia

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    The Madoff investment scandal was a major case of stock and securities fraud discovered in late 2008. [1] In December of that year, Bernie Madoff, the former Nasdaq chairman and founder of the Wall Street firm Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, admitted that the wealth management arm of his business was an elaborate multi-billion ...

  7. Use AOL Official Mail to confirm legitimate AOL emails

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    When we send you important emails, we'll mark the message with a small AOL icon beside the sender name. When you open the message, you'll see the "Official Mail" banner above the details of the message. If you get a message that seems like it's from AOL, but it doesn't have those 2 indicators, and it isn't alternatively marked as AOL Certified ...

  8. Romance scam - Wikipedia

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    A romance scam is a confidence trick involving feigning romantic intentions towards a victim, gaining the victim's affection, and then using that goodwill to get the victim to send money to the scammer under false pretenses or to commit fraud against the victim. Fraudulent acts may involve access to the victim's money, bank accounts, credit ...

  9. Here’s How to Avoid Falling for a Mystery Shopper Scam - AOL

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    When deciding whether to apply for a mystery shopper job or run away like your hair’s on fire, keep these tips in mind. 1. Research. Then Research Some More. You probably already knew I was ...