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 ...

Selling items online can be easy and profitable, but there are a few things sellers need to be on the lookout for. FOX13 has discovered a new scam targeting people who are trying to make a quick ...

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a fantastic security measure, but not all 2FA is created equal. SMS-based 2FA is by far the least secure authentication option, and yet, far too many companies use ...

Experts said the biggest problem is users giving out their Google voice verification code, as a scammer can open new accounts under your name with it. Google said to never share your Google ...

The Google Voice scam, in which scammers take over your phone number, has become a common form of identity theft. Through Google Voice, scammers can make spam calls that are traced to your phone, not ...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) is warning residents of scammers attempting to take advantage of your distress. Lost pet owners should be on alert, the ...

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) ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — You already know that when selling or buying things online, there's always a risk of a scam. Now, scammers have created a new way to try to get your information when you post ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

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 ...

Google is changing the way you confirm if contacts are legit. The company has begun rolling out a QR code to verify that the person you're communicating with is, in fact, who they say they are, ...