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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. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications. Scammers and bad actors are always looking for ways to get personal info with malicious intent. Know how to recognize legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications to keep your account secure.

  4. Here's What to Do When You’re a Fraud or Scam Victim - AOL

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    Fraud alerts are free and last 90 days or seven years, depending on which type of alert you choose. To reach the three nationwide credit bureaus, just visit their website or give one of them a ...

  5. Report abuse or spam on AOL - AOL Help

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    Unsolicited Bulk Email (Spam) AOL protects its users by strictly limiting who can bulk send email to its users. Info about AOL's spam policy, including the ability to report abuse and resources for email senders who are being blocked by AOL, can be found by going to the Postmaster info page. Learn how to report spam and other abusive conduct.

  6. How to spot phishing scams and keep your info safe - AOL

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    They say they've noticed suspicious activity or log-in attempts on your account. They claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information. They say you need to submit certain ...

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

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    Visit identitytheft.gov if you shared sensitive information like your SSN. Complaints can be filed via the NJDCA website or via phone at 1-800-242-5846. Consumers can also report scams, potential ...

  8. Phishing - Wikipedia

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    The sender is attempting to trick the recipient into revealing confidential information by prompting them to "confirm" it at the phisher's website. The email deliberately misspells some words. Phishing is a form of social engineering and scam where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as ...

  9. Ripoff Report - Wikipedia

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    The site requires creating an account before "reports" can be submitted but it does not verify the identity of users. Ripoff Report results may show up on Google searches for the people (or firms) mentioned in the report, which can be potentially embarrassing or damaging for them. Reports are not automatically added to the website: they must be ...