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Why am I getting a messages verification code?
When you receive a code it typically means you or someone is trying to log in with your credentials.
Why have I been sent a curve verification code?
The message came from Twilio, a communications service that businesses use to send security codes when you log in or sign up for their service. If you were attempting to access an account online or sign up for a website, you don’t need to worry and you should use the code you got to complete the activity.
What is a text message from verify?
Verified SMS is a texting enhancement tool that helps businesses establish their identity within an SMS message. When a business with Verified SMS sends a message, their logo and a verification checkmark is shown at the top of the thread—right where a contact’s name and photo would be if you were texting a friend.
How do you know if a text message is spam?
4 ways to identify scam text messages
- Abnormally long numbers. If a text message is legitimate, it’s usually from a number 10 digits or less.
- Family crisis texts. Receiving news of a family crisis is alarming.
- Text refund. Another common text scam comes in the form of a text refund.
- Random prizes.
Why did I get a verification code I didn’t request?
This often happens if another user mistyped your number when trying to enter their own number to register, and can also happen when someone attempts to take over your account. If someone is trying to take over your account, they need the SMS verification code sent to your phone number to do so.
How can I get verification code without phone?
If you have a smartphone but no Internet access, you can use the Google Authenticator app — which you will need to download ahead of time — to receive codes for Android, BlackBerry or iOS instead of printed codes or phone calls. Personal Tech invites questions about computer-based technology to [email protected].
How do you verify a text message?
If you’re suspicious of a text message or email from a company or organization, you can always contact their customer service line and get verification if the communication is real. Most government agencies have a number you can call as well to verify if something is real.
What does it mean when you get a text from an email address?
It’s called spam… it’s coming to you as an SMS message through your cellular carrier’s email to text gateway. If you do not need to receive SMS messages from email accounts (some automated alerting systems may use this method), then contact your carrier and ask them to disable that at their gateway.
What to do if you get a verification code you didn’t request Microsoft?
If you did not request a confirmation code, please go to _, and verify your account security settings and change your Microsoft account password.
What is the 6 digit verification code?
If you received a 6-digit numerical code through a text message on your mobile phone, this is a Phone Verification code. This is used to confirm that the mobile number in our system belongs to you and that you would like to receive text message notifications on that device.