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2. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   In September 2011, Microsoft dropped gold partner Comantra from its Microsoft Partner Network following accusations of involvement in cold-call technical-support scams. However, the ease of which companies that carry out technical support scams can be launched makes it difficult to prevent tech support scams from taking place.

3. 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.

4. Is that a scam? How to recognize and report fraudulent behavior

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   Tech support scams: callers pretending to be tech assistants claiming that you have issues with your computer and must download a solution. Utility scams: calls claiming that bills are overdue ...

5. New ‘Phantom Hacker’ Scam: How To Protect Your Money - AOL

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   Step 1: Fake Tech Support. The initial step in this scam involves contact from someone pretending to be a customer service representative or a technician from an established company. This person ...

6. Seniors, Beware of These Scams - AOL

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   Tech Support Scam. What to look out for: Scammers often pose as representatives from software or computer companies and announce they've identified viruses or other problems with a person's ...

7. 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.

8. Support and help for AOL Desktop Gold - AOL Help

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   Technical assistance for AOL Desktop Gold is available by calling the support phone number provided in your order confirmation email. With Desktop Gold, you’ll receive support for a variety of technical issues. Visit My Account to manage or cancel your AOL Desktop Gold subscription. AOL membership benefit activation.

9. Microsoft hoax - Wikipedia

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   A Microsoft hoax may refer to: A technical support scam where a fraudulent caller impersonates Microsoft or Windows technical support. The Microsoft acquisition hoax in which a bogus 1994 press release claims Microsoft has acquired the Roman Catholic Church. jdbgmgr.exe virus hoax, an e-mail spam in 2002 involving a legitimate Microsoft Windows ...