Apple ID verification code text = scam?

You should ignore them.

Same text message, different number 888-202-4232. Scam.

Called just to see what they are doing. Phone tree that tries to sound professional, but voices sound really lame .

"Ed Bradman" from India answered the phone.

An Apple 2FA six digit code will only ever be sent to you by text if you specifically have set up a backup text number and then request a code to that backup. Otherwise, normal 2FA codes come by iCloud push notification.

The push notification will say where the request to use your AppleID originated from overlaid on a small map image. Your only actions will be to “allow” or not allow. If you tap not allow, the notification vanishes. If you choose allow, the six digit code will get decrypted and pop up on the screen.

The older 2 step verification system does use 4-digit codes and is sent as an SMS message. But there is no telephone number or URL or any actionable links in that message. It is just some text and the code itself. There is no telephone number mentioned to call.

I believe I got a scam text due to the phone number that texted me. I did call the number in the text and it was strange. Hurried up and changed passwords and such. Hope this helps others.

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Looks like a scam to me. I've never seen that call request/option when receiving a verification code and that doesn't appear to be an Apple number.

Definitely a scam. Verification codes are not sent that way!

Do we just ignore these texts? I have been receiving at least 2 codes every other day for the past two weeks.