«Read me the code to prove it’s you»
How it sounds
«We’ll text you a 6-digit code, just read it back to me.»
The trick
That code opens your account, email or messaging app for them.
What to do
- Codes are for you only. Never read them out to anyone who calls.
For families: Fake bank fraud department and «safe account» scams, with real cases and official numbers.
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