Have you ever received a text message or a phone call from someone asking you to verify your identity by sending them a code? If you have, you may have been targeted by the Google Voice verification ...

If there’s one constant among scammers, it’s that they’re always coming up with new schemes, like the Google Voice verification scam. Have you heard about it? Here’s how it works. Scammers target ...

Verification code scams have been around as long as verification codes themselves, and the Google Voice scam specifically is one that refuses to fully go away â likely because itâ s so easy to fall ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — If you’re looking to buy or sell items online this holiday season this warning is for you. Federal investigators say fraudsters are using contact information posted on these ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WTTV/WXIN) — Google is making it easier for ...

There are more scams you need to watch out for if you’re shopping online, especially on sites like Facebook Marketplace or CraigsList. What may seem like an attempt to verify your identity during a ...

If you sell items on Facebook Marketplace or any of the many other online platforms, consumer advocates warn you could be the target of the Google Voice scam. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) ...

Google Voice is a popular application that allows you to make calls and texts over the internet. But the app needs to be linked to an actual phone number to work. It’s why criminals have developed ...

What's a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure. For ...