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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. 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 ...

4. 30 Scam Phone Numbers To Block and Area Codes To Avoid - AOL

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   Several websites track scam numbers, and a quick Google search may pull one of those sites up. If it’s a common scam number, you’ll probably find reports from people who have answered. 3 ...

5. Click fraud - Wikipedia

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   Click fraud is a type of fraud that occurs on the Internet in pay per click (PPC) online advertising. In this type of advertising, the owners of websites that post the ads are paid based on how many site visitors click on the ads. Fraud occurs when a person, automated script, computer program or an auto clicker imitates a legitimate user of a ...

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   However, the ease of which companies that carry out technical support scams can be launched makes it difficult to prevent tech support scams from taking place. Major search engines such as Bing and Google have taken steps to restrict the promotion of fake technical support websites through keyword advertising.

9. Google is going after scammers that prey on small businesses

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   Today, Google announced a lawsuit against scams targeting small businesses. Scammers have been impersonating Google and charging a fee to set up a Business Profile — a free tool offered by ...