Google Voice verification code scam：手法、警示信号与应对
Identity theft · médio
A supposed buyer on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist or similar says they need to "verify you're real" and will send you a code. The six-digit code that arrives by text is actually from Google: by sharing it, you let the scammer set up a Google Voice account tied to your number.
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, the goal is not to take your money directly but to use that number to scam other people in your name while staying undetected. Google says it never asks for this code.
Sinais / Signs
- A buyer asking to "verify" you're real
- A request to share a code you received by text
- A text from Google you didn't request
- An interested party who avoids meeting in person
Prevenção / Prevention
- Never share verification codes with anyone
- Read the code message: it says where it's from and what it's for
- Prefer dealing in person and accepting verified funds
- Take your time when buying or selling online
- Keep the conversation inside the listing platform
O que fazer / What to do
- Reclaim your number on Google Voice's page (voice.google.com/regain)
- Secure your Google account with a strong password and two-step verification
- Watch for accounts opened in your name
- Get free help from the Identity Theft Resource Center
FAQ
Did I lose money in this scam?
Usually not directly; the risk is your number being used to scam others. Reclaim the number as soon as possible.
I don't use Google Voice. Can I be affected?
Yes. Scammers also target people without an account, and Google offers a page to take your number back.
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