Google Voice Scam Alert!

We have seen an increase in the number of people reporting to us that they have fallen victim to the Google Voice scam. ​

Here is how the scam works.

The scammer gets your phone number from a lost pet site, Facebook page, Craigslist, or other public forum.

You receive a text saying that they have found your lost pet. The scammer then says they are sending you a 6-digit code that you need to send back to them to prove your identity.

In actuality, the scammer has created a Google Voice account using your phone number. Once you provide the 6-digit verification code, the Google Voice account setup will be complete.

The scammer can now use this Google Voice account to perpetrate other scams.

Please note – THE SCAMMER DOES NOT HAVE YOUR LOST PET. They are just trying to get the verification code to use your phone number to establish a Google Voice account.

Do not give out your Google verification code to anyone!