I keep getting messages on my iPhone that give me a verification code that says "Your Messenger verifiation code is G-0*****", and i did not initiate any action that would requrie a verification code.

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I keep getting messages on my iPhone that give me a verification code that says "Your Messenger verifiation code is G-0*****", and i did not initiate any action that would requrie a verification code.

I also get a message saying that Google is verifying your number for Chat features and a number.

Why do I get these and what do they mean? Has someone initiated an action on my phone or apple account that requires a verification?

This is very disconcerting, as I am "older" and don't understand why I continue to get these.

I'm not sure if this is an iPhone question, an apple ID question or an i cloud question.

Thanks

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on May 7, 2020 5:07 PM

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old_man_don Author

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May 8, 2020 4:54 PM in response to Nicki943

which password? Apple ID or other?

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May 7, 2020 6:04 PM in response to old_man_don

Someone may be trying to hack into your Google or gmail account. As long as you don’t respond to that message they can’t succeed. If you don’t have 2 factor authentication on your Google login you should consider adding it. See this Google help article: https://www.google.com/landing/2step/#tab=how-it-works

Although it sounds like you have it already. That’s why you are getting those alerts.

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Answer 3

May 7, 2020 6:11 PM in response to Nicki943

That’s a good idea. Whoever is trying to hack your account knows your password, or it wouldn’t get to the point of asking for a verification code. See—>https://support.google.com/mail/answer/41078?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

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