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2. Scams stealing government benefits like unemployment ... - AOL

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   The top way the scam starts is with a phone call, the FTC's Cox said. Those calls can even come from caller IDs pretending to be from a trusted service like your bank that urgently needs information.

3. Phishing - Wikipedia

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   Google posted a video demonstrating how to identify and protect yourself from Phishing scams. Technical approaches. A wide range of technical approaches are available to prevent phishing attacks reaching users or to prevent them from successfully capturing sensitive information. Filtering out phishing mail

4. Here's how to spot a scam online - AOL

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   Some examples: 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 ...

5. 'It's just been very difficult': Mississippi widow deemed a ...

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   A cash-strapped Mississippi widow has been kicked out of her family home after she claims to have been tricked into sharing her deed of trust with a scammer.

6. AI Investment Scams Are On The Rise — Here’s How To Protect ...

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   The DFPI regularly tracks new scams on YouTube and other platforms. An investment opportunity that asks you to recruit other investors, such as a Ponzi or pyramid scheme, is typically a red flag.

7. Pig butchering scam - Wikipedia

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   A pig butchering scam is a type of long-term scam and investment fraud in which the victim is gradually lured into making increasing contributions, usually in the form of cryptocurrency, to a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. [1] They are commonplace on social apps, where, in October 2023, twelve percent of Americans using said apps had been ...

8. 7 ways to protect yourself from getting hacked - AOL

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   Tip #6: Use encryption technology. Encryption technology, such as VPNs, helps secure communications among computers connected to the Internet. Encryption scrambles data being transmitted, making ...

9. Driver’s License Scam Could Cost You Thousands: 13 ... - AOL

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   9. Be Mindful Of What You Post on Social Media. “Avoid oversharing personal information on social media,” said Siciliano. 10. Protect your Mail. “Get a locking mailbox,” advised Siciliano ...