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  2. Here's What to Do When You’re a Fraud or Scam Victim - AOL

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    Fraud alerts are free and last 90 days or seven years, depending on which type of alert you choose. To reach the three nationwide credit bureaus, just visit their website or give one of them a ...

  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. Can you hear me? (alleged telephone scam) - Wikipedia

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    On March 27, 2017, the FCC issued an official warning about the telephone scam. They defined it as, "Scammers open by asking a yes-or-no question, such as: "Can you hear me?" or "Is this X?" Their goal is to record you saying "yes" in response. They can then use that recording to authorize charges over the phone."

  5. Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act

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    The Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act ( Pub. L. 103–297) is a federal law in the United States aimed at protecting consumers from telemarketing deception and abuse. The act is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.

  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. How to spot debt collection scams: 6 signs to watch out for

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    Getting a call, email or letter from a company that claims to be a debt collector can be alarming. Before giving out any information, consider these six signs of a scam. 1. They pressure you. A ...

  8. National Do Not Call Registry - Wikipedia

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    The National Do Not Call Registry is a database maintained by the United States federal government, listing the telephone numbers of individuals and families who have requested that telemarketers not contact them. [1] Certain callers are required by federal law to respect this request. Separate laws and regulations apply to robocalls in the ...

  9. FTC chair warns against scam tactics after viral column

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    Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan issued a warning on scam tactics in the wake of a viral column from New York Magazine’s The Cut. “Being the victim of a scam can be devastating ...

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