How to tell fake AOL e-mail from real AOL e-mail

1. Legitimate e-mails from AOL’s You’ve Got Pictures service will only come from the screen name of your friend or family member who is sending you pictures. If you do not recognize the screen name or e-mail address of the sender, do not open the e-mail, do not click any links, and do not download any attachment.

2. If you recognize the sender's e-mail address, it is still possible that the e-mail is a scam. This is because some scammers can “spoof” the e-mail address to make it look like it is coming from someone you know.

3. The best way to find out if the e-mail is real, and thereby avoid giving away your AOL screen name and password, is to sign onto AOL and click the Pictures icon on your AOL Toolbar or go to AOL Keyword: Pictures. Then click View Received Albums to see any new albums you received.

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What to do if you believe you've received the You've Got Pictures service scam: -- Do not click on links in the e-mail. -- Visit the legitimate site, in this case AOL Keyword: Pictures. -- Click Report Spam to report the mail to AOL. For more information, see How to Avoid Phishing Scams.