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  2. What's a phishing scam? Cyber security experts break it down

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    So, when a phishing scam is in an email form, it may ask you to click on a link and then enter sensitive information, such as your social security number or password, to update your "bank" account ...

  3. How To Tell If That Call From Social Security Is a Scam - AOL

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    The cost of falling for a Social Security scam is quite significant and generally in the thousands of dollars.” Do’s and Don’ts Sherin urges people to protect themselves by not responding.

  4. 4 Prompts Scam Callers Use To Steal Social Security ... - AOL

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    Here are four of the most common Social Security scams to be aware of: You Owe Money That Is Due Immediately. Prompt: Scammer tells you that you owe money for some sort of penalty or benefit ...

  5. SSA impersonation scam - Wikipedia

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    SSA impersonation scam. An SSA impersonation scam, or SSA scam, is a class of telecommunications fraud and scam which targets citizens of the United States by impersonating personnel of the Social Security Administration. SSA scams are typically initiated by pre-recorded messages, or robocalls, which are designed to panic the victim so that ...

  6. Why am I asked to verify my account after signing in?

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    If there's something unusual about your sign in or recent activity, we'll ask you to go through another verification step after you've entered the correct password. This is an important security feature that helps to protect your account from unauthorized access.

  7. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    If you get an email providing you a PIN number and an 800 or 888 number to call, this a scam to try and steal valuable personal info. These emails will often ask you to call AOL at the number provided, provide the PIN number and will ask for account details including your password. AOL will NEVER ask for your password and would not ask you to ...

  8. Social Security Fraud: 75% of Recipients are ‘Unaware ... - AOL

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    Last summer the Social Security Administration issued a warning about a rise in artificial intelligence-generated fraud to scam seniors out of their benefits. One SSA official told U.S. House ...

  9. AOL Mail for Verizon Customers - AOL Help

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    Learn how to update your settings to make AOL Mail look and feel exactly how you need it. Netscape Internet Service (ISP) · Jan 30, 2024. Get answers to your AOL Mail, login, Desktop Gold, AOL app, password and subscription questions. Find the support options to contact customer care by email, chat, or phone number.