Have you ever received a text message or a phone call from someone asking you to verify your identity by sending them a code? If you have, you may have been targeted by the Google Voice verification ...

Regina Morrison Newman is the Shelby County Trustee. She writes the Wallet Warnings regular feature. April is Financial Literacy month. This Wallet Warnings column is about a trend we are seeing in ...

Getting locked out of an account can really mess up your day, especially if the verification code was sent to an old phone number. Luckily for TikToker Malorie Muligan (@malmully), the woman who got ...

This added security layer can be annoying but it can also protect you from hackers with only a few seconds of your time This article explains two-factor authentication and how to get verification apps ...

The Federal Trade Commission says criminals are using new scams to try to lure consumers into sharing verification codes or moving their money, and the agency is joining banks in warning people to be ...

Many American expats find themselves needing a US phone number while living abroad. A US number is often required for banking, credit cards, and other services that use two-factor authentication.

An Uber scam targeting passengers involves alleged drivers on the app calling customers and saying they need to verify accounts in an attempt to steal money. Once a scammer has your phone number, ...

Many apps and websites require you to enter a verification code to log in. For some services, you only need to enter your phone number or email address and then use a ...

April is Financial Literacy month. This Wallet Warnings column is about a trend we are seeing in our county- scammers seeking your verification codes. So far in 2024, our partners at the Better ...