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2. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   Example of a technical support scam popup. A technical support scam, or tech support scam, is a type of scam in which a scammer claims to offer a legitimate technical ...

3. 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.

4. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   Phishing scams happen when you receive an email that looks like it came from a company you trust (like AOL), but is ultimately from a hacker trying to get your information. All legitimate AOL Mail will be marked as either Certified Mail, if its an official marketing email, or Official Mail, if it's an important account email. If you get an ...

5. Is that a scam? How to recognize and report fraudulent behavior

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   Contact your bank or credit card company if you paid a scammer to report a fraudulent charge. If you sent cash by mail, contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and ask them to intercept the ...

6. Overpayment scam - Wikipedia

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   An overpayment scam, also known as a refund scam, is a type of confidence trick designed to prey upon victims' good faith. In the most basic form, an overpayment scam consists of a scammer claiming, falsely, to have sent a victim an excess amount of money. The scammer then attempts to convince the victim to return the difference between the ...

7. New ‘Phantom Hacker’ Scam: How To Protect Your Money - AOL

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   Step 1: Fake Tech Support. The initial step in this scam involves contact from someone pretending to be a customer service representative or a technician from an established company. This person ...

8. Here's how to spot a scam online - AOL

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   Some examples: They say they've noticed suspicious activity or log-in attempts on your account. They claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information. They say you need to ...

9. Scam baiting - Wikipedia

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   Scam baiting. 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]