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”