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  2. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • Fake email addresses - Malicious actors sometimes send from email addresses made to look like an official email address but in fact is missing a letter(s), misspelled, replaces a letter with a lookalike number (e.g. “O” and “0”), or originates from free email services that would not be used for official communications.

  3. State officials warn of 'check-washing' schemes - AOL

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    What to do if you experience check washing: —Contact your bank immediately. —File a police report. —Report the check washing to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455 or www ...

  4. Kokua Line: How do I avoid package scam? - AOL

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    Nov. 15—Question : I've been getting a noticeable amount of text messages purportedly from the U.S. Postal Serv ­ice stating, "The USPS package has arrived at the warehouse and cannot be ...

  5. 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.

  6. Use AOL Official Mail to confirm legitimate AOL emails

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    When we send you important emails, we'll mark the message with a small AOL icon beside the sender name. When you open the message, you'll see the "Official Mail" banner above the details of the message. If you get a message that seems like it's from AOL, but it doesn't have those 2 indicators, and it isn't alternatively marked as AOL Certified ...

  7. Informed Delivery - Wikipedia

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    Informed Delivery is a feature offered by the United States Postal Service ( USPS) whereby consumers can digitally preview incoming mail and manage packages scheduled to arrive soon. Consumers that sign up for Informed Delivery can digitally preview their mail and manage packages scheduled to arrive soon via email notification, online dashboard ...

  8. 30 Scam Phone Numbers To Block and Area Codes To Avoid - AOL

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    Package Delivery Scams. This scam starts with a text message or voicemail saying you need to take action to receive your package. A fake tracking link may be included for you to click to update ...

  9. Mail and wire fraud - Wikipedia

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    Mail and wire fraud. Mail fraud and wire fraud are terms used in the United States to describe the use of a physical (e.g., the U.S. Postal Service) or electronic (e.g., a phone, a telegram, a fax, or the Internet) mail system to defraud another, and are U.S. federal crimes. Jurisdiction is claimed by the federal government if the illegal ...