09/17/2020
Trust your gut! New texting scam
Watch out for scammers!
These scammers are asking for a six-digit code that allows them to create a Google Voice account that is attached to your personal phone. Which essentially ties you back to their scamming activities, and no one wants to help a scammer!
How to stop the scam:
If you did not give the code to the scammer, then nothing happened. You are OK.
If you gave the scammer a 6 digit code, do the following
If you never had a Google Voice number, create one here https://voice.google.com/ You will create a new Google Voice number, and at the same time deactivate the number the scammer is using.
If you already had a Google Voice number, then add your cell number to it again.
Reclaim your Voice number
1. On your computer, go to voice.google.com.
2. At the top right, click Settings .
3. Under Linked numbers, click New linked number.
4. Enter the phone number to link.
5. To verify your number, Voice provides a six-digit code: ...
6. Enter the code and then click Verify. ...
7. Click Claim.
