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  2. BBB Scam Alert: New Facebook phishing scam scares page ... - AOL

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    Contact the BBB at 800-552-4631 or visit www.bbb.org. This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Consumer Advocate: Facebook owners scared into sharing password. The latest social ...

  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. 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.

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  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. Facebook–Cambridge Analytica data scandal - Wikipedia

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    In the 2010s, personal data belonging to millions of Facebook users was collected without their consent by British consulting firm Cambridge Analytica, predominantly to be used for political advertising. [1] [a] The data was collected through an app called "This Is Your Digital Life", developed by data scientist Aleksandr Kogan and his company ...

  8. Zelle Facebook Marketplace Scam: How To Recognize and ... - AOL

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    Those who sell on Facebook Marketplace should be aware of a scam alert issued by the Better Business Bureau. The alert warns of Zelle scams on Facebook Marketplace in which a fraudulent buyer ...

  9. Advance-fee scam - Wikipedia

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    An advance-fee scam is a form of fraud and is one of the most common types of confidence tricks. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster claims will be used to obtain the large sum. [1] [2] If a victim makes the payment, the ...