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Verification codes

I keep getting verification codes text as if someone is trying to access my account and I want to know how to know or stop from getting those because I know for a fact obvi it’s not me HELP PLS!!

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 25, 2021 2:05 AM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2021 6:42 AM

Change your password. If somebody is trying to log in with your information on a new device and you are using 2 factor verification, it will result in your trusted devices receiving verification codes. Either that, or you are receiving phishing messages.


Click on this link "If you think your Apple ID has been compromised" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204145


'Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts' click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT212021


Security and your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT201303


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - https://support.apple.com/HT204169 "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." Better for directly reporting an issue.



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Dec 25, 2021 6:42 AM in response to Daniflores014

Change your password. If somebody is trying to log in with your information on a new device and you are using 2 factor verification, it will result in your trusted devices receiving verification codes. Either that, or you are receiving phishing messages.


Click on this link "If you think your Apple ID has been compromised" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204145


'Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts' click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT212021


Security and your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT201303


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - https://support.apple.com/HT204169 "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." Better for directly reporting an issue.



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