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Why am I being texted a Google verification code?
Why did I get a Google verification code I didn't request? If you receive a Google verification code, it means that someone attempted to login to your account.
Why am I getting a Google verification code without requesting it?
If you have received an unrequested verification, it could be that someone may have had your phone number listed in their account or simply used it to receive a verification code in error. Or it could be someone intentionally trying to hack into your account.
Why did I get a random text with a verification code?
You might receive a phishing email posing as your bank asking you to confirm your identity, or perhaps an SMS that appears to come from Google, alerting you about a security risk and asking you to verify your account. It's all a ruse designed to lure you into the trap.
What if someone sends you a Google verification code?
Upon receiving this code, the scammer can use your phone number to create a Google Voice account for themselves linked to your number. If you gave someone your verification code follow these steps from Google to reclaim your number. If you believe you were a victim of a Google Voice scam, please report it to the FTC.
If you use 2-Step Verification, you've elected to get a verification code by text when you sign in. This code adds an extra layer of security to your account.
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Sep 6, 2023 · If there is a 2FA code and a link in the text message it's a phishing scam. If so just delete it. Or even find out what account they are after?
May 12, 2016 · This Google Verification Code Text Scam going around is used by hackers to gain access to your Google Voice account. (even if you never created ...
Jan 15, 2015 · The verification code is very long - instead of 6 characters it's about 50 at the very least, and it contains letters, including caps, numbers ...
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Apr 30, 2018 · For your security, Google wants to make sure it's really you. Enter a phone number to get a text message with a verification code. Obviously ...
Dec 1, 2021 · Can't sign in because Google is sending verification code to my old phone number. The phone number is old one. No I try.