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  2. FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence ...

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    “Fake reviews not only waste people’s time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a statement.

  3. Go phish? Cybersecurity experts explain what phishing ... - AOL

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    Phishing scams usually tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment, the FTC explains. These emails and texts can say or include things such as: "Phishing scams are a ...

  4. How to spot debt collection scams: 6 signs to watch out for

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    Receiving a call, email or letter from a company purporting to be a debt collector can spark alarm. Before disclosing any information, look for these eight signs of a fake debt collection scam. 1 ...

  5. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    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.

  6. The FTC plans to slap companies with hefty fines for using ...

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    In its first such case in 2019, it fined a third-party Amazon seller for paying for fake reviews (Amazon itself has sued phony review providers ). Earlier this year, the FTC levied a $600,000 ...

  7. Advance-fee scam - Wikipedia

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    Advance-fee scam. An advance-fee scam is a form of fraud and is one of the most common types of confidence tricks. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster claims will be used to obtain the large sum. [ 1][ 2] If a victim makes the ...

  8. Businesses must adapt to new digital fraud and scam threats - AOL

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    That includes typing in passwords (versus cut and paste); how quickly you move the mouse (to keep the screen up as you’re talking to a scammer); delay times (reading back a password); people ...

  9. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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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. 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.