topic Re: unsolicited verification code messages in Get Support

unsolicited verification code messages

frog2 — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 20:37:50 GMT

Can anyone explain why my cell phone is receiving unsolicited verification code messages and if so what I can do to stop them? Many thanks

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

RossN — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:19:47 GMT

@frog2 wrote:
Can anyone explain why my cell phone is receiving unsolicited verification code messages and if so what I can do to stop them? Many thanks

@frog2 hi what type of codes are you receiving?

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

frog2 — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:20:59 GMT

Numerical codes - the last one if from the number +1 833 994 0036. Thanks

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

dabr — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:22:48 GMT

@frog2 wrote:
Can anyone explain why my cell phone is receiving unsolicited verification code messages and if so what I can do to stop them? Many thanks

@frog2 Are you perhaps asking about a text message from 5179 regarding free data/mins? Otherwise you'll need to provide a bit more information as already suggested.

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

Lowufo — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:23:48 GMT

Sounds to me like someone else had your phone number in the past and they are trying to sign into a website like the bank etc that uses two part authentication.

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

RossN — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:24:43 GMT

@frog2 wrote:
Numerical codes - the last one if from the number +1 833 994 0036. Thanks

@frog2 @t may be from someone who had your number before and forgot to change there info it has happened to me in the past unless you change numbers I can't see doing much about it

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

gblackma — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:25:33 GMT

@frog2 block them individually. Stay safe.

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

frog2 — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:26:54 GMT

Thanks RossN- this possibility makes sense. Cheers

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

frog2 — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:32:26 GMT

Thanks for the suggestions - makes sense. Cheers.

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

dabr — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:34:14 GMT

@frog2 Another option you can consider if you find that you're getting too many unsolicited calls/messages, you can change your number once every 30 days for free.

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

frog2 — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:35:16 GMT

Thanks

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

MurphyT — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:14:36 GMT

I have received 4 today from the same number. Mine is showing its google verification. I was thinking of blocking the number but since I actually have google accounts, I don't want to block the number.

It could be that the person who had this phone number before me is trying to get into an account they had so I will ignore it. I am sure it will stop sending soon. lol

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

Genealogist — Fri, 13 May 2022 18:32:08 GMT

Yes, I got a numerical code too - from (833) 994-0038. Thanks!

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

Genealogist — Fri, 13 May 2022 18:34:40 GMT

Blocked and deleted.

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

hTideGnow — Fri, 13 May 2022 19:29:27 GMT

HI @Genealogist it could be a scam, it could be sent by mistakes (people can put in wrong number)

Just ignore 🙂

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

Gerry99 — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:22:06 GMT

It has happened to me also, 3 separate times now. The last was at 2:48 this afternoon

Re: unsolicited verification code messages

Gerry99 — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:25:19 GMT

DO NOT REPLY to that text message.
it is 100% a scam, and they are hoping for someone to reply so they can attempt a hack