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2. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account

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   If you think your account has been compromised, follow the steps listed below to secure it. 1. Change your password immediately. 2. Delete app passwords you don’t recognize. 3. Revert your mail settings if they were changed. 4. Ensure you have antivirus software installed and updated.

3. Report abuse or spam on AOL

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   Report abuse or spam on AOL - AOL Help. Call live aol support at. 1-800-358-4860. Get live expert help with your AOL needs—from email and passwords, technical questions, mobile email and more.

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. 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 ...

6. Scam alert: This subject line is the most obvious sign an ...

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   If an unfamiliar email shows up in your inbox with an empty subject line, there’s a likely chance that it’s from a scammer. Scam alert: This subject line is the most obvious sign an email is ...

7. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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   Call live aol support at. 1-800-358-4860. Get live expert help with your AOL needs—from email and passwords, technical questions, mobile email and more. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications. Scammers and bad actors are always looking for ways to get personal info with malicious intent.

8. How to protect yourself against blackmail email scams - AOL

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   A lot of the spam emails don't reach you, but if they do, then with just a click or two on the email you can report it," Ackerman said. "You can block it. You can report it as phishing. Report it ...

9. Email fraud - Wikipedia

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   The computer security company McAfee reports that, at the beginning of September 2006, over 33% of phishing scam emails being reported to McAfee were using Fifth Third Bank's brand. [7] Romance scam: Usually this scam begins at an online dating site, and is quickly moved to personal email, online chat room, or social media site. Under this form ...