Never give a verification code to a stranger. No one should ever ask you for a six-digit verification code — not a stranger on social media, not tech support, not even your bank.

When you’re prompted for the code, your authentication app calculates one based on the current time, and, when you enter it, the account site can confirm it by running the same algorithm locally.

If you give anyone your verification code, they can log in and transfer all the money out of your accounts. Tips for how to stop the scammers Never, ever give your verification code to someone else.

Apple seems to have finally noticed the struggle, and in iOS 18.4, they’re rolling out a subtle but important fix inside the Passwords app: a countdown timer for verification codes.

Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure. For example, you might get a text message or email with ...

April is Financial Literacy month. This Wallet Warnings column is about a trend we are seeing in our county- scammers seeking your verification codes. So far in 2024, our partners at the Better ...