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I believe my email account has been hacked. All of my contacts are getting emails from me that I didn't send & they are spam. How do I fix this????

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Don't worry; there are steps you can take to secure your account. Please visit our help article What is a compromised account?
This article will walk you through three crucial components necessary to secure your account:
- Resetting your AOL password
- Creating or resetting your Account Security Question
- Obtaining or updating your antivirus software
The article also provides a few helpful tips on keeping your account secure.
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