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2. Google tests AI to detect scam phone calls. Privacy ... - AOL

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   May 16, 2024 at 6:24 PM. Yichuan Cao. Some privacy advocates say they’re terrified by Google’s announcement this week that it’s testing a way to scan people’s phone calls in real time for ...

3. What You Need to Know About Phone Scams - AOL

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   Always use a strong password with a combination of letters, numbers and special symbols. Register for two-factor authentication if a website lets you do so. The scammer may not attempt to breach ...

4. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   The pop-up instructs the victim to call the scammers via a phone number to fix the "error". Technical support scams can also be initiated via cold calls. These are usually robocalls which claim to be associated with a legitimate third party such as Microsoft or Apple.

5. 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.

6. 30 Scam Phone Numbers To Block and Area Codes To Avoid - AOL

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   Here are examples of three of the most common scams out there today and how to block these spam calls. 1. One-Ring Scams. Scammers use one-ring scams to get you, the victim, to call back. The ...

7. Scam baiting - Wikipedia

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   Scam baiting (or scambaiting) is a form of internet vigilantism primarily used towards advance-fee fraud, IRS impersonation scams, technical support scams, [1] pension scams, [2] and consumer financial fraud. [1]

8. Telemarketing fraud - Wikipedia

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   Telemarketing fraud. Telemarketing fraud is fraudulent selling conducted over the telephone. The term is also used for telephone fraud not involving selling. Telemarketing fraud is one of the most persuasive deceptions identified by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). [1] Telemarketing fraud often involves some sort of victim compliance whether ...

9. 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 ...