Unsolicited OTP codes sent to harvested phone numbers

Member posts on Reddit (24)

• Possible Tiktok scam ??

  A victim's private, rarely used TikTok account received an unsolicited verification code email, with a subsequent login detected from an unrecognised country.

  reddit · 21 Aug 2026 · phishing

• Interesting phishing campaign - Google / Gmail Targets

  An informational post warns of a two-stage phone scam impersonating Google using AI or voice-changers, first delivering a fake OTP then following up with a fake support call.

  reddit · 31 July 2026 · phone_scam

• UK 3 mobile Scam - Got a call offering a SIM upgrade → password reset → asked me to set their password + share OTP.

  UK victim received a call from someone impersonating 3 Mobile offering a SIM upgrade, who then tried to obtain a scammer-set password and OTP for account takeover.

  reddit · 20 Aug 2026 · phone_scam

• WhatsApp new device sms

  User received unsolicited WhatsApp verification codes twice in quick succession with no corresponding login attempt, raising concern about SIM-swap activity.

  reddit · 20 Aug 2026 · impersonation

• [Algeria] TikTok deactivation code

  Algerian user is uncertain whether receiving a TikTok deactivation SMS from a local carrier number is legitimate or suspicious.

  reddit · 18 Aug 2026 · informational

• [US] Phishing/Spam texts from 5-digit phone numbers

  A US user received up to 10 phishing SMS messages daily from 5-digit numbers with coded prefixes, with volume increasing after attempting to unsubscribe.

  reddit · 15 Aug 2026 · sms_scam

• unverifiable...text phishing. I get this a lot: Aarista Mobile

  SMS messages impersonating a non-existent mobile carrier 'Aarista Mobile' instruct recipients to download an app and enter an authorisation code.

  reddit · 14 Aug 2026 · sms_scam

• Should I be worried about these conformation codes I didn't request?

  User received multiple unsolicited confirmation codes from X and Facebook in quick succession, suggesting someone is attempting to link their number to social accounts.

  reddit · 10 Aug 2026 · other

• [US] weird texts from random numbers

  User received angry texts from strangers telling them to stop messaging, suggesting their number was spoofed to send bulk unwanted messages.

  reddit · 9 Aug 2026 · sms_scam

• [EU] SMS authentication from "msverify"

  User has received recurring unsolicited SMS authentication codes from sender 'msverify' for a service called PASA_Memb over several weeks.

  reddit · 10 Aug 2026 · other

• Verification code from the ISSS

  A US resident received an unsolicited verification code from the Salvadoran Social Security Institute, an institution they have no connection to.

  reddit · 12 Aug 2026 · other

• WhatsApp suddenly logged me out despite 2FA – repeated verification codes in different languages

  A victim received WhatsApp verification codes in multiple languages over several weeks before being abruptly logged out as their number was registered on another device.

  reddit · 12 Aug 2026 · other

• Getting a weird OTPs

  A work-from-home individual's phone number is receiving numerous unsolicited OTPs from known brands, suggesting ongoing credential-stuffing or account-creation abuse.

  reddit · 13 Aug 2026 · other

• [US] Can't load file texts from weird number? No ther message

  Victim receives multiple 'can't load file' SMS messages from the same blocked number on an Android device after a phone update.

  reddit · 11 Aug 2026 · sms_scam

• [US] Are these legit login attempts?

  Victim receives three Amazon login OTP codes within two minutes without initiating a login, indicating a credential-stuffing or account takeover attempt.

  reddit · 11 Aug 2026 · phishing

• Different numbers keep sending similar texts and calling me [US]

  Victim receives weeks of similar vague texts and calls from rotating numbers with unusual formats designed to elicit a reply.

  reddit · 11 Aug 2026 · sms_scam

• I’ve been getting messages form msverify and it’s annoying how to make it stop (screenshot included)

  User repeatedly receives Microsoft verification SMS messages from 'msverify' despite having no linked Microsoft account.

  reddit · 4 Aug 2026 · sms_scam

• Received Text "confirm your account" from a random number

  A user received an unsolicited SMS asking them to reply 'Y' to confirm an account they never created, possibly a number-harvesting probe.

  reddit · 5 Aug 2026 · sms_scam

• Issue with receiving code via SMS

  A user reports that requesting SMS verification codes reliably triggers a flood of spam calls, preventing code receipt, suggesting deliberate interception activity.

  reddit · 5 Aug 2026 · other

• [US]Random Verification code

  A US user received an unsolicited expiring SMS verification code they had not requested, raising concern about account takeover activity.

  reddit · 7 Aug 2026 · sms_scam

• (US) Textfree link and screen recording

  A US user received silent calls from a local number followed by a Textfree link and an unexplained screen recording, raising concern about intent.

  reddit · 7 Aug 2026 · other

• Getting Uber OTP codes repeatedly even though I don’t have an Uber account — anyone experienced this?

  Person without an Uber account receives daily OTP verification codes via WhatsApp and SMS, suggesting someone is attempting to register using their number.

  reddit · 30 July 2026 · other

• UK - verifocation code text from "onelink"

  UK resident received an unsolicited OTP from Onelink, a crypto-linked fintech, suggesting an account registration attempt using their number.

  reddit · 27 July 2026 · sms_scam

• [EU] I received a lot of message like "Your tiktok code is..." But i dont have a tiktok account

  EU-based user received repeated unsolicited OTP codes for TikTok and Facebook accounts they do not own, suggesting their number is being used for account registration attempts.

  reddit · 5 July 2026 · sms_scam