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Date Posted: 15:59:47 10/02/23 Mon
Author: Mr. Knowitall
Subject: Did you get a verification code you didn’t request? You could be in danger
In reply to: Bagelmom 's message, "Your inclave verification code is... (I don't even have an inclave account)" on 08:08:50 10/02/23 Mon

An unrequested verification code is a giant neon sign saying, “Someone is trying to sign in to your account!” That means your username and password could be compromised.

This could also signify that your account details were leaked in a data breach. These aren’t nearly as rare as they should be. Criminals constantly launch coordinated attacks on organizations that have your private details, from businesses to hospitals.

A few things to keep in mind
Remember, if you get a verification code you didn’t request, your account could be in danger. We recommend changing your password to something more robust.

However, maybe your account is fine. Maybe your username and password are still secure, but a cybercriminal is trying to rattle you. It’s a common tactic in smishing or text messaging scams.

Bad guys will send you texts with verification codes or suspicious links, trying to make you click them. The websites you’re taken to infect your device with malware.

You’ll rarely get random text messages or emails with links you didn’t ask for. That’s why you should be cautious. Instead of clicking on the link, reach out to the official organization and see if the messages were legitimate.

It’s an extra step, but the effort is well worth it. If you don’t follow proper precautions, you could lose a ton of money. AARP says cons that started with text messages stole $86 million from Americans in 2020.

Criminals aren’t the only cause
Getting a recovery code you weren’t expecting could mean someone made an account with your email. Some people have no scruples, so they’ll use your contact information to sign up for new accounts.

Scroll through Twitter and you might stumble upon a few people grumbling about TikTok confirmation codes. Even though they never signed up


This could very well be a phishing scam. It could also be something way less nefarious. Sometimes, kids without proper digital education think it’s okay to use random numbers or emails when creating accounts. These random email addresses or numbers could be your phone number or email address.

Few children understand two-factor authentication. When they try to sign in to their new account, the site’s confirmation code goes straight to you.

If you keep getting verification codes for accounts you never created, go to the site, change the password and shut the account down. Otherwise, you may have to deal with endless notifications

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  • Babu from India is at it again (NT) -- Rateye, 04:54:02 10/03/23 Tue
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