Google Voice Verification Code Scam
Learn how the Google Voice verification code scam works and how to prevent future scams.
Scammers exploit Google Voice verification codes to hijack phone numbers, masking their identity and running new scams using your name.
How the Scam Works
The scam targets people selling on marketplaces, posting lost-pet notices, or responding to classifieds.
- A scammer contacts you after you post a listing.
- The scammer asks you to read back a 6-digit code you received.
Recovery and Prevention
If you shared a code, learn how to reclaim your number and find easy ways to prevent future scams.
Use tools like Bitdefender Ultimate Security and Bitdefender Scamio to help you dodge similar traps.
Consumers are getting stung by a simple social-engineering trick misusing Google Voice.
Author's summary: Google Voice verification code scam explained.