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

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    Phone scams are on the rise as scammers see opportunity thanks to many Americans getting stimulus checks, an increase in concern about COVID vaccine distribution and soon, the annual tax season.

  3. Phone fraud - Wikipedia

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    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.

  4. 30 Scam Phone Numbers To Block and Area Codes To Avoid - AOL

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    Scams are becoming more and more prevalent. Here's a list of scammer phone numbers and area codes to avoid answering if you don't know exactly who's calling.

  5. 5 Financial Scams That Target Your Cell Phone - AOL

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    Scams are everywhere these days, from the email phishing to fake websites trying to steal your money, information or both. As scams are increasing and becoming more prevalent, it's important...

  6. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications. Scammers and bad actors are always looking for ways to get personal info with malicious intent. Know how to recognize legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications to keep your account secure.

  7. Area codes 876 and 658 - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Area_codes_876_and_658

    The 876 area code was linked to a form of telephone fraud known as the "one ring scam". The person perpetuating the scam called the victim via a robodialer or similar means, sometimes at odd hours of the night, then hung up when the phone was answered with the hope that they would be curious enough to call the number back.

  8. Voice phishing - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_phishing

    Voice phishing, or vishing, [1] is the use of telephony (often Voice over IP telephony) to conduct phishing attacks. Landline telephone services have traditionally been trustworthy; terminated in physical locations known to the telephone company, and associated with a bill-payer. Now however, vishing fraudsters often use modern Voice over IP ...

  9. BBB Warning: Growing Concern Over New Cell Phone Scam ... - Patch

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    Better Business Bureau is warning cell phone users about a new scam that can result in unauthorized charges appearing on their monthly wireless statement. It’s called the “One Ring” scam

  10. Clearwater Police Warn Of Phone Scam Targeting Venmo Accounts

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    CLEARWATER, FL — Clearwater Police detectives are warning residents and visitors about a scam related to cell phones and Venmo accounts. The cell phone app allows users to pay friends and family ...

  11. Scam Targets Cell Phone Users, Gloucester Township Police Say

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    SOUTH JERSEY — Multiple police departments throughout South Jersey, including Gloucester Township, are warning residents of a scam that's been showing up on cell phones across the region. The ...