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2. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   Protect yourself from internet scams. 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 ...

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. The ‘Look Who Died’ Internet Scam Is Back—Here ... - AOL

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   Through this malware virus, the scammers can access your Facebook account and send more of these “Look who died” Facebook messages to your own friends (with the hackers pretending to be you ...

5. The Classic Cons Behind These Digital-Age Scams - AOL

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   The granddaddy of internet scams is the Nigerian prince scam. Although perpetrators may claim to be from other parts of the world, Nigeria is a common location named in this scam.

6. Internet fraud prevention - Wikipedia

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   Internet fraud prevention is the act of stopping various types of internet fraud.Due to the many different ways of committing fraud over the Internet, such as stolen credit cards, identity theft, phishing, and chargebacks, users of the Internet, including online merchants, financial institutions and consumers who make online purchases, must make sure to avoid or minimize the risk of falling ...

7. Protecting your AOL Account - AOL Help

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   Run a Virus Scan. Use well-known virus protection software to check your computer for viruses that may have downloaded during or after unauthorized usage. If you need help scanning your computer, go here: Install McAfee Internet Security Suite - Special edition from AOL. Check if emails were sent without your consent