Are they asking for the code you got by SMS?
Answer four quick questions to find out whether it’s a scam and what to do. Your answers stay in your browser.
Question 1 of 4
Did you get a code by SMS without asking for one?
A code you didn’t request means that someone tried to log in or sign up with your number.
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Which countries it covers
Works the same in every country: the scam works the same way whatever the service.
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Frequently asked questions
Why would anyone want my SMS code?
Many services send a code by SMS to confirm that the phone number is yours. Whoever has your code can log in to your WhatsApp or confirm an operation in your name.
A friend asked me for a code on WhatsApp. Is it a scam?
Almost certainly: it’s one of the most common ways to take over WhatsApp accounts, and your friend’s account has probably been taken over already. Call them to check, and don’t send the code.
I shared the code. Can I get my WhatsApp back?
Usually, yes. Register your number in WhatsApp again on your phone and enter the new code you receive; that signs the other person out. Then turn on two-step verification.