Warning signs
- An unexpected verification code
- A request to forward or screenshot the code
- A familiar contact using unusual language or pressure
WhatsApp verification-code requests
A contact or stranger asks you to forward a six-digit code that was sent to your phone.
What to do
- Never share the code
- Contact the person through another channel if the request came from someone you know
- Enable WhatsApp two-step verification
- Review linked devices and remove any you do not recognize