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  2. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • Fake email addresses - Malicious actors sometimes send from email addresses made to look like an official email address but in fact is missing a letter(s), misspelled, replaces a letter with a lookalike number (e.g. “O” and “0”), or originates from free email services that would not be used for official communications.

  3. Holiday Scam: What Is Gift Card Draining Plus 4 Red Flags to ...

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    Mail. 24/7 Help . For premium support please call: ... law enforcement officials and consumer advocate groups are warning holiday shoppers this year to be aware of a popular gift card scam that ...

  4. Police Send Warning About Gift Card Scam During Holidays

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    Authorities nationwide are warning holiday shoppers to take extra precautions when purchasing gift cards to put under the Christmas tree this year, as a gift card scam called "card draining" is ...

  5. 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.

  6. Recognize a hacked AOL Mail account - AOL Help

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    Email filters • Display name • Email signature • Blocked addresses • Mail away message. If your account has been compromised. 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 ...

  7. How to spot phishing scams and keep your info safe - AOL

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    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 submit certain ...

  8. How to get your money back after you’ve fallen for a gift ...

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    Some gift card companies are sometimes able to get your money back. Report the scam to the gift card company. Send them the details on your receipt or a copy of the numbers on your gift card.

  9. Technical support scam - Wikipedia

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    In September 2011, Microsoft dropped gold partner Comantra from its Microsoft Partner Network following accusations of involvement in cold-call technical-support scams. However, the ease of which companies that carry out technical support scams can be launched makes it difficult to prevent tech support scams from taking place.