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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. 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 ...

  4. 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.

  5. SSA impersonation scam - Wikipedia

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    SSA impersonation scam. An SSA impersonation scam, or SSA scam, is a class of telecommunications fraud and scam which targets citizens of the United States by impersonating personnel of the Social Security Administration. SSA scams are typically initiated by pre-recorded messages, or robocalls, which are designed to panic the victim so that ...

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

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    Most of the time, when a scammer gets a social security number, they’re going to set up a new account, buy merchandise to sell online, and get cash advances from a credit card. Implementing a ...

  7. 4 Biggest Social Security Money Scams To Watch Out for ... - AOL

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    “There are a ton of scams … pretending to be the [Social Security Administration] and saying there’s a problem with your number or that your card has been suspended. But nothing like this ...

  8. Protecting your AOL Account - AOL Help

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    You have to be especially careful because fraudsters, trying to get information out of you, create websites that resemble the sites of legitimate businesses. "Phishing" is a scam designed to steal your personal information under false pretenses, find out how to protect yourself against online scams. Some clues of fraud:

  9. Social Security number - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, a Social Security number ( SSN) is a nine-digit number issued to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents under section 205 (c) (2) of the Social Security Act, codified as 42 U.S.C. § 405 (c) (2). The number is issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration, an independent ...