Attempts to return the call yielded a cryptic message instructing me to visit a website, which does not exist, raising suspicions of a potential scam.
Mystery verification code service – is it safe?
Summary — +18889048461
Expert Opinion
One time passcode I never asked for keeps showing up on my phone, and that’s a red flag. Unsolicited verification codes are often used by scammers to get you to call back or expose personal info. Treat any unexpected code as suspicious and do not reply to the number. Verify the source by checking the account activity directly on the service’s official website or app, not through the link or number in the text. Use built‑in two‑factor authentication that sends codes via a trusted app instead of a phone call. Block the caller, report it to your carrier, and consider adding the number to a spam‑filter list.
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Recent Reports for (888) 904-8461
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Safe
User info says it's safe to pick up.
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SMS
The person on the phone said thanks for the call, it was a bit confusing
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Scam
Receiving calls at unconventional hours, such as 1:20am and 1:21am, is unsettling. Thankfully, the 'do not disturb' feature prevented the calls from being answered. Upon calling back from a blocked ID, a recorded message instructed me to visit a website for more information, but no company name or website was provided, raising suspicions of a scam.
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Scam
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During the early hours of the morning, at 1:20am and 1:21am, two missed calls were received from this number without any accompanying message, fortunately avoided due to the phone's 'do not disturb' feature.
I received two consecutive calls at 1:20 and 1:21 am, but thankfully, my phone was on 'do not disturb' mode, and when I called back the next morning, a suspicious recorded message instructed me to visit their website for more information without providing any company details.
This number has called me twice, at 1:20 and 1:21 am, without leaving a message, appearently a scam based on online reports.
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Robocall
The caller kept repeating a specific code
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If you received a code you didn't request, there's no need for concern; simply disregard the call and move on.
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Scam
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I stumbled upon not one, but two of these messages while setting up my router, and I'm getting anxious, as it claimed to be a verification code
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I've recived verification codes from Kohl's and my wifi router company from this number.
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Customer Service
I allways allow this
A Lutheran sign was noticed.
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Unsolicited texts containing a Ping ID verification code have been received from this number.
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Scam
They called with a one time code, trying to convinse me to call back, appearently a tactic to get me to respond.
In Cincinnati, Ohio, reports have been made of receiving robocalls with recorded messages from this number.
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Scam
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I was prompted to return a call regarding a supposed compromised social security number
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Unwanted spam or scam texts should be forwarded to the relevant authorities.
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Unknown
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A text was recieved, stating: Your PingID authentication code is: ...but I didnt request any....
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A text was recieved from 888-904-8461 stating “Your New York Life verification code is ****** (insert numbers), please note this code wil expire in 15 minits
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Mortimer
Apparently, this is related to a person named Mortimer.
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The supposed one-time Authentication code for Arlo proved to be fake.
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I recieved a ping ID authentication code, but I hadnt requested it, which is quite suspicious
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A text message was received from this number, supposedly a John Muir authentication code, including a link, however I have no affiliation with John Muir, the message was deleted
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I got a legitimate text from Kohls credit card website verification code.
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