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I'll echo what others said about the aluminum tape. Make sure it is a good one, not a cheap one. You might want to take a damp rag to the area first. Any dust will stop it from sticking. Make sure to let it dry too.
Mastic could work as well. Get a tub of it and a chip brush or two... and don't forget gloves. It sticks to everything and is rubberized, so it holds up very well. The only downside is that it makes a mess very easily.
Yep foil tape works but id say mastic is the right way. A tub will be more than you need, they also sell it in caulk tubes which should be cheaper. Just use any extra on your other junctions too. Hit the ones nearest to your unit which is where your static pressure will be freatest.