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2. How to identify a scam call before you're taken advantage of

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   809 scam. If you receive a call from a number with an 809 area code, it might appear to be coming from the United States, but it’s not. Those calls are actually originating from another country ...

3. 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 ...

4. 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.

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

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   This app offers a front-line defense against scammers including free warnings of potential scam calls and the ability to block likely scam calls completely with Scam Block. In addition, the ...

6. National Do Not Call Registry - Wikipedia

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   The National Do Not Call Registry is a database maintained by the United States federal government, listing the telephone numbers of individuals and families who have requested that telemarketers not contact them. [1] Certain callers are required by federal law to respect this request. Separate laws and regulations apply to robocalls in the ...

7. Phone fraud - Wikipedia

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   Phone fraud. Phone fraud, or more generally communications fraud, is the use of telecommunications products or services with the intention of illegally acquiring money from, or failing to pay, a telecommunication company or its customers. Many operators have increased measures to minimize fraud and reduce their losses.

8. 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.

9. Can you hear me? (alleged telephone scam) - Wikipedia

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   According to news reports on the alleged scam, victims of the purported fraud receive telephone calls from an unknown person who asks, "Can you hear me?" The victim's response of "Yes" is recorded and subsequently used to make unauthorized purchases in the victim's name. More specifically, some experts suggest scammers may be looking to record ...