Text Messages Asking for Google Account Verification Codes Scam

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“I received a google verification code but didn’t request it.” • This means that: • You’re trying to log in from an UN-authorized machine OR • Someone else is trying to log into your Gmail account. (to steal your identity) Beware. • Mobile phone users are being targeted to gain instant access to YOUR email account. • Next, Someone else texted me claiming to be Google, asking me to send them the Google verification code I just received. • DO NOT Text back your Gmail six-digit security code • If you DID accidentally text back your verification code, • • Follow these steps: • 1. Log into your Gmail account • 2. Change your password before the scammer changes your password • • This is the Process of the Google Verification Code Text Scam • You previously linked your mobile phone number to safe guard your Gmail account in case you forget your password or can’t login. • A scammer knows your Gmail address and phone number • The scammer tries to perform a password reset on your Gmail account by requesting a verification code to your cell phone by text message • You receive a text message from Google (example: “Your Google Verification code is [SIX-DIGIT CODE].” • The scammer sends your a text message from their personal phone number (posing as Google) requesting you to text back the six-digit code. They will try to trick you by using a message for example (“Google has detected unauthorized activity on your account.” Please reply with the six digit code sent to your mobile device to stop all unauthorized activity.”) • • You believe the text message is from Google and you reply with a text message with the six-digit code • The scammer uses your six-digit code to complete the password reset and recovery process to gain access to your Gmail account. • Gmail Emergency? • Contact Google Support: • https://support.google.com/

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