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  2. 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.

  3. 'Extremely unfortunate': Real estate expert says US ... - AOL

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    In a significant turn of events for the real estate industry, the NAR reached a proposed $418 million settlement agreement in a class-action antitrust lawsuit. The lawsuit, brought on by a group ...

  4. Real estate scams are on the rise. Here’s what you ... - AOL

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    On the rise. Real estate scams are nothing new. But as rents, home prices, and inflation remain high in today’s volatile housing market, some industry experts warn scams could be on the rise ...

  5. Buyers scammed out of $200,000 in closing costs for bogus ...

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    Ellenwood is about a 20-mile drive southeast from downtown Atlanta. Interior designer scams customers out of $900,000 to fund her lifestyle, feds say. Scammers convince Michigan casino employee to ...

  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. Real-Estate Ripoffs: Have You Experienced Any of These? - AOL

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    3. Mortgage Fraud. This scam involves being misled or deceived about the terms of a mortgage. Predatory lenders might offer loans with extremely high-interest rates, hidden fees, or balloon payments.

  8. Ripoff Report - Wikipedia

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    December 8, 1998. Current status. Online. Ripoff Report is a privately owned and operated for-profit website founded by Ed Magedson. [1] The Ripoff Report has been online since December 1998 and is operated by Xcentric Ventures, LLC which is based in Tempe, Arizona. [2]

  9. Mortgage fraud - Wikipedia

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    Mortgage fraud refers to an intentional misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission of information relied upon by an underwriter or lender to fund, purchase, or insure a loan secured by real property. Criminal offenses may be prosecuted in either federal or state court, and are typically charged under wire fraud, bank fraud, mail fraud, or ...