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2. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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   Scammers target a variety of people, though research by Microsoft suggests that millennials (defined by Microsoft as age 24-37) and people part of generation Z (age 18-23) have the highest exposure to tech support scams and the Federal Trade Commission has found that seniors (age 60 and over) are more likely to lose money to tech support scams.

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

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   Since there is no limit to a scam artist’s potential, recognizing signs of common scams will serve you well. Here are examples of three of the most common scams out there today and how to block ...

5. 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 ...

6. How to spot a scam online - AOL

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   Online scam No. 4: "Tech support” reaches out to you unsolicited. Real tech support never reaches out to you unsolicited. (Photo: Getty) (VioletaStoimenova via Getty Images) Computers that are ...

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. List of scams - Wikipedia

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   A scammer convinces a victim to log in to a bank and convince them that they are receiving money. Some victims of the technical support scam may have their information sold or traded to a new organization that will cold-call them and tell them that they are entitled to a refund for the support they have previously paid for.

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]