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When you sign up for Google Voice, or add a phone to your account, Google sends you a text message with a verification code. You enter this code to activate Voice on your phone.
Never provide anyone with your Google Voice 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.
A US number is required to set up your Google Voice account. You need to use various alternatives to get a US number, for instance, using family or friends' phone numbers living in the US and using websites that provide temporary phone numbers.
You can get Google Voice outside the US without a phone number by: Using a VPN(ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark) Use a temporary US number(GetFreeSMSonline, TextVerified) Obtaining a US Virtual number from a trustworthy service provider like KrispCall. Ask friends or family.
Understand how the scam works Be aware that no legitimate transaction or interaction requires you to share a verification code sent to your phone by Google. If someone asks for this code, it's a huge red flag. Understanding this basic principle can help you avoid many scams.
Follow the steps to use temporary phone numbers for your Google Voice account. Go to GetFreeSMSonline for a temporary phone number. Choose a number and enter the number on the Google Voice. Refresh the provider's page and check for the verification code. Enter the code, and your Google Voice account is ready.
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 someone sends you a Google verification code, it usually means that they are trying to verify their identity for a Google account, and they may have mistakenly sent it to you. Here are a few steps to consider:
To ensure you're not a scammer, they say they'll text you a confirmation code for you to read back to them. You receive a text from Google containing a verification code and if you read it back to the scammer, they now have an active Google Voice account that Google believes is connected to your phone.