Flashing IM (AOL) Hoax

If you get a flashing IM, DO NOT reply or delete,
but sign off immediately and re-sign on!
Then change your password immediately.
If you are unable to sign on, call AOL !!!
The number is
1-800-827-6364
The Flashing IM is a password stealer.
This has been confirmed by AOL.
PLEASE FOWARD TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!
The above (of course) is a hoax; it contains the classic indication of a hoax, the request to "forward to everyone". (Well, "forward" is misspelled but this is also typical.) I have no idea what the "IM" refers to. I doubt that it's Integrity Master (it goes by the nickname "IM") this "IM" probably refers to an AOL "Instant Message"
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