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Instead of immediately gaining access to your Plenty of Fish account via your username and password, you will be required to provide another piece of information. Once you provide your mobile number, we will send you an SMS text message with a 6 digit code that you will enter on Plenty of Fish and used to be verified!Nov 22, 2019.
Why would someone send me a verification code?
They tell you a story about how they need you to prove you are real person, or a legitimate seller, not a bot, and, that they are using a special phone service that requires that you give them the six-digit code number that will be played to you by an automated verification call you will receive from Google, or via a.
Why would someone send me a 6 digit verification code?
If you receive a six-digit verification code by text or email (and you haven’t requested one), you’re likely to be targeted by a fraudster posing as a friend. With this scam, the fraudster will already have access to a friend’s account – where you’re listed as a contact – and they may try to talk to you.
What can a scammer do with a verification code?
The scammer might use that number to rip off other people and conceal their identity. Sometimes these scammers are after a Google Voice verification code and other information about you. If they get enough of your information, they could pretend to be you to access your accounts or open new accounts in your name.
What does get a verification code mean?
A Google verification code is a short numeric code that is sent directly to you, usually via phone or email, to verify your identity. You might need to enter a verification code if you try to create a new Google account, reset your password, or log into a different computer or device.
What happens when a scammer sends you a code?
Here’s how it works: If you send that code back, the scammer uses the code and your number from the ad to set up a free Google Voice phone number. Once they get it, they’ll use their new account that’s linked to your number to call or text victims in future scams.
Why do people ask for a verification code on Marketplace?
They ask to send you a “code” to verify your identity. This is a trick that enables them to set up a number using your Google Voice account.
What can a scammer do with my phone number?
By having your cell number, a scammer could trick caller ID systems and get into your financial accounts or call financial institutions that use your phone number to identify you. Once the scammer convinces your carrier to port out your number, you may never get it back. Scam porting is a big problem for phone owners.
Can a scammer use your voice?
There’s no way for a scammer to use a recording of your voice to do any serious damage, according to researchers at snopes.com. It’s more likely that the scammer will try to intimidate you into paying by claiming that the voice recording is authorization of charges.
Can verified numbers be spam?
If you see the words “verified” or “number verified” it’s likely a legitimate call. Major cell phone carriers had until the end of the last month to comply with a Federal Communication Commission order to help customers better identify spam calls coming from within their own area codes.
Why do I keep getting verification codes 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 do you get a verification code?
Get a code from Settings on your trusted device Go to Settings > [your name]. Tap Password & Security. A message says “Account Details Unavailable.” Tap Get Verification Code.
What is 4 digit verification code?
Look for the 4-digit code printed on the front of your card just above and to the right of your main credit card number. This 4-digit code is your Card Security Code.
Should I give out my phone number on Marketplace?
The bottom line is don’t give out your number to strangers, including your customers. If you fall victim to such a scam or are suspicious of someone’s motives, contact the ITRC at 888-400-5530 or chat with a representative at idtheftcenter.org. You should also report the scam to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
How do you verify your identity on the marketplace?
If, even after making changes recommended by the Help Desk, the Marketplace still cannot verify your identity, then you may need to submit documents to the Marketplace that will help identify you. This could include a driver’s license or state ID, a passport, social security card, or birth certificate.
What’s the worst someone can do with your phone number?
If someone steals your phone number, they become you — for all intents and purposes. With your phone number, a hacker can start hijacking your accounts one by one by having a password reset sent to your phone. They can trick automated systems — like your bank — into thinking they’re you when you call customer service.
Can someone hack into your phone by calling you?
Can hackers hack your phone by calling you? No, not directly. A hacker can call you, pretending to be someone official, and so gain access to your personal details. Armed with that information, they could begin hacking your accounts.
How do you know if your phone number is being used?
The surest sign that someone is using your number to make spoofed calls is if you start getting multiple calls or SMS responding to communication you never initiated. You might get texts asking who you are, or get calls from people demanding that you stop bothering them.
What is the most common method used to steal your identity?
Tax identity theft The most common method is to use a person’s authentic name, address, and Social Security Number to file a tax return with false information, and have the resulting refund direct-deposited into a bank account controlled by the thief.
