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Because your security is our top priority, we've brought together all our security features to keep you protected.

AT&T ActiveArmor proactively stops scammers, fraud & security threats before they get to you.

Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app to help block spam calls, secure your personal data & more.
Download our Smart Home Manager app to take advantage of advanced protection that monitors suspicious behavior across all connected devices, blocks malicious sites, & more.

Learn more about how AT&T ActiveArmor helps safeguard your wireless, fiber, and internet devices and data.

Additional ways to guard against fraud...

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The features and settings you used in Call Protect are now in the AT&T ActiveArmor^SM mobile security app.

If you have Call Protect Basic
The ActiveArmor mobile security app has all the Call Protect Basic features and more. No further action is required.

If you have a subscription for Call Protect Plus
• You’ll need to cancel your paid subscription to Call Protect Plus. Follow the prompts on your device.
• You can continue to get all the Plus features. Just open the ActiveArmor mobile security app and upgrade to advanced.

If you do not have a subscription for Call Protect Plus
The ActiveArmor mobile security app has all the features you enjoy with Call Protect and much more. No further action is required.

To get the ActiveArmor mobile security app:
• AT&T Mobile Security in the App Store
• AT&T Mobile Security in the Google Play Store

Once you’ve accepted the Terms & Conditions, you can access your call features. Just open the app and choose Calls to access your call logs and more. Don’t forget to uninstall the AT&T Call Protect app.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established a National Do Not Call registry for consumers who want to avoid unwanted sales calls. We honor Do Not Call requests on this national list, as well as state lists and the AT&T internal Do Not Call List.

In addition, if you don't wish to receive special promotions or other sales calls from us, you can ask that your number be listed on our own Do Not Call list.

Learn how to register for Do Not Call lists.

You can help to investigate and stop suspicious text messages by reaching out directly to teams that are ready to help:

• Forward suspicious text messages to SPAM (7726). Messages forwarded to 7726 are free for AT&T customers and will not count toward your texting limits.
• If you think a caller is trying to scam you, hang up.
• If you get a suspicious email or text, do not reply. Call 611 and ask for our Fraud Department or forward the email to abuse@att.com.
• Forward a suspicious text message to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishing@apwg.org.
• Report suspicious texts to the FTC.
• Report robotexts at https://www.att.com/support/category/report-call-or-text/.
• Learn how we can help you guard against fraud at https://www.att.com/t/fraud/en/index.html#report.

Learn more cybersecurity tips and ways to better protect yourself at CyberAware.

What are some of the latest scams?

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Did you receive an email message claiming "Your AT&T Version is outdated and has expired in the database" - this is a scam.

AT&T did not send this. Do not click UPDATE NOW or on any links in this email.

Use the following options to report this spam:
• Forward the email to AT&T at abuse@att.net.
• Forward the email to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishing@apwg.org.
• Report email fraud to the FTC.
Learn more about how you can protect yourself from email spam.

For additional information, please visit our CyberAware site.

Be on the lookout for scam artists posing as IRS officials - this is a scam.

These bad guys may also claim to be from other government agencies like the Social Security Administration.

Do not give them your bank account information, credit card numbers, your Social Security Number or any other sensitive personal information.

For additional information, please visit IRS/Tax and Similar Government Agency Scams.

Did you receive a text message claiming that "to continue using our services, please verify account ownership to prevent permanent account suspension" - this is a scam.

AT&T did not send you that message. Do not click on any links in the text message.

Use the following options to report this spam:
• iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS16 can use the built-in Report Junk button found when the message is opened.
• Android users who have Messages by Google as their default messaging client can report spam by clicking:
More options > Block & report spam > OK.
• All users can forward the unwanted message to 7726. This will be a free message that won't count towards your text plan. If you're not able to view the number, forward the entire message to abuse@att.net.
Learn more about defending yourself against texting scams.

For additional information, please visit our CyberAware site.

Did you receive an email message claiming "Your Email account has been blacklisted and is going to be Terminated if not Verified" - this is a scam.

AT&T did not send this. Do not click Verify Now or on any links in this email.

Use the following options to report this spam:
• Forward the email to AT&T at abuse@att.net.
• Forward the email to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishing@apwg.org.
• Report email fraud to the FTC.
Learn more about how you can protect yourself from email spam.

For additional information, please visit our CyberAware site.

Scammers have begun sending Spam text messages from email addresses, rather than from phone numbers.

We appreciate any information that you can share, so we can work together to stop these messages.

Use the following options to report this spam:
• iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS16 can use the built-in Report Junk button found when the message is opened.
• Android users who have Messages by Google as their default messaging client can report spam by clicking:
More options > Block & report spam > OK.
• All users can forward the unwanted message to 7726. When you receive the prompt to reply with a phone number or email address, you can just enter 1410100000 instead of the full email address. This will be a free message that won't count towards your text plan.
Learn more about defending yourself against texting scams.

For additional information, please visit our CyberAware site.

If you received a text message, apologizing for an overcharge and offering you a reimbursement, an iPhone or anything else - this is a scam.

AT&T did not send you that message. Do not click on any links in the text message.

Use the following options to report this spam:
• iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS16 can use the built-in Report Junk button found when the message is opened.
• Android users who have Messages by Google as their default messaging client can report spam by clicking:
More options > Block & report spam > OK.
• All users can forward the unwanted message to 7726. This will be a free message that won't count towards your text plan. If you're not able to view the number, forward the entire message to abuse@att.net.
Learn more about defending yourself against texting scams.

For additional information, please visit our CyberAware site.

If you received a message stating 'AT&T Free Msg: We will Lock Your Device Soon. Please clear spam messages. Scan now >>" - this is a scam.

AT&T did not send you that message. Do not click on any links in the text message.

Use the following options to report this spam:
• iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS16 can use the built-in Report Junk button found when the message is opened.
• Android users who have Messages by Google as their default messaging client can report spam by clicking:
More options > Block & report spam > OK.
• All users can forward the unwanted message to 7726. This will be a free message that won't count towards your text plan. If you're not able to view the number, forward the entire message to abuse@att.net.
Learn more about defending yourself against texting scams.

For additional information, please visit our CyberAware site.

Did you receive a text message to "personally thank you for using AT&T and offer a unique opportunity" to receive a loyalty gift (like an Apple Watch Series 7) if you "answer a few quick questions about your recent experience with AT&T services" - this is a scam.

AT&T did not send you that message. Do not click OK or on any links in the text message.

Use the following options to report this spam:
• iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS16 can use the built-in Report Junk button found when the message is opened.
• Android users who have Messages by Google as their default messaging client can report spam by clicking:
More options > Block & report spam > OK.
• All users can forward the unwanted message to 7726. This will be a free message that won't count towards your text plan. If you're not able to view the number, forward the entire message to abuse@att.net.
Learn more about defending yourself against texting scams.

For additional information, please visit our CyberAware site.

Someone may contact you saying there is a problem with your rewards account or gift card - this is a scam.

They may say the card was accidentally sent without funds or with less than it was supposed to have. Then they’ll ask for the card information and numbers, telling you they need the information to add funds or send a replacement card.

This is a lie. Do not give them any of your gift card information.

If you get a call like this hang up. If it’s an email or a text, ignore and delete it.

For additional information, please visit Reward Gift Card Scams.

Did you receive a text or an email message claiming that your AT&T mailbox is closing and to click UPDATE to keep your account active - this is a scam.

AT&T did not send you that message. Do not click UPDATE or on any links in the text message.

Use the following options to report this spam:

If you received this spam as a text message:
• iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS16 can use the built-in Report Junk button found when the message is opened.
• Android users who have Messages by Google as their default messaging client can report spam by clicking:
More options > Block & report spam > OK.
• All users can forward the unwanted message to 7726. This will be a free message that won't count towards your text plan. If you're not able to view the number, forward the entire message to abuse@att.net.
Learn more about defending yourself against texting scams.

If you received this spam as an email message:
• Forward the email to AT&T at abuse@att.net.
• Forward the email to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishing@apwg.org.
• Report email fraud to the FTC.
Learn more about how you can protect yourself from email spam.

For additional information, please visit our CyberAware site.

If you have received a message, telling you that you have been given a temporary pin and you had not requested one - this is a scam.

AT&T did not send you that message. Do not click on any links in the text message.

Use the following options to report this spam:
• iPhone users who have upgraded to iOS16 can use the built-in Report Junk button found when the message is opened.
• Android users who have Messages by Google as their default messaging client can report spam by clicking:
More options > Block & report spam > OK.
• All users can forward the unwanted message to 7726. This will be a free message that won't count towards your text plan. If you're not able to view the number, forward the entire message to abuse@att.net.
Learn more about defending yourself against texting scams.

For additional information, please visit our CyberAware site.

If you are getting a call from yourself or from 00000000 - this is a scam.

Please do not answer the call. If you do answer, do not share any personal information.

Scammers do this in an attempt to get your information and fraudulently access your account. AT&T will never ask you to send us your personal or account information via email or text message.

Learn more about how to protect yourself by recognizing and preventing phone scams.

There is a common scamming practice known as number spoofing where someone's phone number can be used to call other people and attempt to get personal and private information.

This is illegal and your account or usage is in no way affected by number spoofing.

You can fight number spoofing by:
• Downloading the free AT&T ActiveArmor^SM mobile security app to send unknown calls to voicemail and to help block and control annoying spam calls (accept, block or send to voicemail). The built-in 24/7 network protection detects and blocks calls from likely fraudsters before they reach you.¹
• Taking advantage of Apple's Silence Unknown Callers which will block phone numbers that you've never been in contact with and don't have saved in your contacts list.

You can learn more about number spoofing and what to do about it on our CyberAware site.

1. May inadvertently block wanted calls; settings can be adjusted in the app.

What is the free AT&T ActiveArmor^SM mobile security app?

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Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app to help block spam calls, secure your personal data & more.

Plus, get advanced features like Public Wi-Fi Protection, Identity Monitoring, Safe Browsing and Reverse Number Lookup included by upgrading your personal or business plans.

Learn more about the free AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app.

We've combined both our security apps into one app for both call and data protection. With AT&T ActiveArmor Mobile Security, you can take advantage of the following security features:
• Auto Fraud Call Blocking: Detects and blocks calls from likely fraudsters before they reach you.¹
• Spam Risk Call Blocking: Blocks or sends calls to voicemail if identified as Spam Risk.¹
• Nuisance Call Alerts: Labels potential nuisance calls from telemarketers, surveys, and more.²
• Nuisance Call Controls: Choose call categories to accept, block, or send to voicemail.^3,4
• Unknown Calls to Voicemail: Automatically sends callers to voicemail if they are not in your address book and blocks other numbers in your personal block list.
• Personal Block List: Add individual unwanted callers to your own block list.⁵
• Device Security: Helps protect your data from mobile threats.⁶
• iOS: Passcode Check and System Updates
• Android: Passcode Check and App Monitoring
• Breach Reports: Get in-app alerts when companies you follow experience a data breach.⁶

1. May inadvertently block wanted calls; settings can be adjusted in the app.
2. Other identified call types may include service messages and/or other permitted calls. Must be in an AT&T HD Voice coverage area to see warnings.
3. All call categories, except Fraud, are automatically set to allow. Manage all settings via app.
4. Requires AT&T ActiveArmor Advanced for $3.99 per month. Subscription auto renews and bills monthly unless canceled. Included at no extra cost with AT&T Unlimited Elite and Extra plans.
5. Settings can be adjusted in the app.
6. May not detect all threats.

Learn more about the features of the new AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app.

Follow these steps to setup call protection and device security:

Set call protection preferences
1. Open the AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app and tap Calls.
2. Scroll to Network call preferences.
3. Choose one:
• Block caller: You can block calls from your call log, contact list, or manually.¹
• Fraud calls: This is automatically set to Block for your protection. You can choose to flag these calls or send to voicemail.¹
• Nuisance calls: This is automatically set to Enabled. You can choose to flag, block, or send to voicemail each category. Categories include Political, Spam risk, Surveys, Nonprofit, Private calls, Telemarketers, and Account services. Categories were based on complaints and feedback.^2,3,4
• Unknown callers: This defaults to Allowed. You can also choose to send to voicemail.

1. Settings can be adjusted in the app.
2. May inadvertently block wanted calls; settings can be adjusted in the app.
3. AT&T Call Protect: Available to AT&T consumer, prepaid, and business customers with HD-Voice-capable AT&T smartphones. For info about AT&T HD Voice, go to att.com/hdvoice.
4. All call categories, except Fraud, are automatically set to allow. Manage all settings via app.

Manage device security options

Open the app and go to My Device to enable system and passcode or screen lock alerts. These notify you of pending operating system updates for your device. System updates may help fix security issues you don't know about.

Android devices can also get alerts for unauthorized (root) access detection.

Learn how to use breach reports, ID monitoring, network protection and more.

If the AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app doesn't update properly from the App Store®
1. Go to Settings on your device and tap General.
2. Tap Software Update and make sure you have the latest version. If you don't, update it now.
3. Close settings and open the App Store.
4. Tap Updates, and select Update, next to AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app.

If the AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app doesn't update properly from the Google Play^TM Store, try this:
1. Tap Settings.
2. Find your running apps and tap Google Play.
3. Tap Clear Cache and then Force stop.
4. Search for the AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app in Play Store.
5. Tap Update.

Still having trouble? Learn more about fixing AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security app issues.

What is AT&T ActiveArmor^SM internet security?

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AT&T ActiveArmor internet security is network protection through your AT&T Wi-Fi® gateway. Some devices use antivirus apps or software to protect them. Other devices may not be as secure. If not properly protected, smart TVs, doorbell cameras, voice assistants, and more can make your Wi-Fi® network vulnerable.

AT&T ActiveArmor internet security offers network protection for all your devices—both wired and Wi-Fi. It detects threats, suspicious internet activity, and unsafe behavior while also protecting your devices and network.

Download the Smart Home Manager app to get started.

AT&T ActiveArmor internet security protects your devices by scanning your network traffic with our most advanced privacy and protection features: VPN at home, Advanced Content Control features – including Web Site Blocking and Content Filtering, ID Monitoring, and your Threat Activity Dashboard.

Smart Home Manager will let you know about:
• Device weaknesses
• Known default device passwords (often found on printers and scanners)
• Unsecure or unsafe websites
• Suspicious network traffic between a device and the internet
• Ongoing prevented network attacks

We suggest using antivirus software like AT&T AntiVirus Plus powered by McAfee for additional protection. Antivirus software protects your devices from infected emails, software, file downloads, USB sticks, or other storage devices.

Learn about AT&T ActiveArmor internet security.

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