WhatsApp verification code calls – how to protect yourself?

Summary — +19804042297

Risky
Caller Name: unknown
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States — North Carolina
Reviews: 59
Carrier: —, Region: North Carolina

Expert Opinion

Frequent daily rings over the past week have left many users uneasy. The pattern points to an automated service that reads out verification codes via phone, often masquerading as WhatsApp. Because the code can unlock an account, treating the call as phishing is prudent. Never share the spoken code with anyone, and avoid entering it on unexpected sites. Use a call blocker or your carrier’s spam‑filter to silence the number, and report the abuse through the carrier or WhatsApp’s support channel. Enable two‑factor authentication directly in the official app, and consider changing your WhatsApp PIN if you suspect compromise.

Caller Categories

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Unknown
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Harassment Call
Spam
SMS

Caller Names

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desconocido
Whats app scam
Whatsapp
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Details

Location: United States — North Carolina
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.2

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Recent Reports for (980) 404-2297

19804042297 Harassment Call

Dia ne mujhe pareshan kar diya hai

19804042297 Spam desconocido

Solicitaron el código de verificación de WhatsApp por SMS a mi número y luego enviaron un mensaje de phishing pidiendo urgentemente ese mismo código dentro de la app; es una estafa malintencionada para acceder a mi WhatsApp. Otros podrían no percatarse y caer en la trampa, así que mantente alerta.

19804042297 Spam

A scam attempt was made by sending a WhatsApp code request via SMS, followed by a phishing message on WhatsApp, warning others to be cautious

19804042297 Scam

A text message was sent requesting a WhatsApp code, followed by a phishing attempt on WhatsApp, which is a clear scam

19804042297 Scam desconocido

Una llamada automatizada me envió un código de verificación. Resido en Sudáfrica y, curiosamente, la primera llamada llegó de un número local sudafricano – el bot entregó el código. En los siguientes 30 minutos recibí cuatro llamadas más del mismo número de Carolina, repitiendo el mismo código. Las empresas deberían indicar para qué sirve el código; yo no solicité nada que requiriera una verificación.

19804042297 Unknown

यह कॉल एक बॉट है जो केवल एक सत्यापन कोड प्रदान करता है। मैं दक्षिण अफ्रीका में हूं। मजेदार बात यह है कि पहला कॉल एक स्थानीय (दक्षिण अफ़्रीकी) मोबाइल नंबर से आया था - बॉट ने सत्यापन कोड दिया। उसके बाद, अगले ३० मिनट में मुझे इस कैरोलिना नंबर से ४ कॉल आए, वही बॉट同じ सत्यापन कोड दे रहा था। ऐसी कंपनियों को कम से कम यह बताना चाहिए कि सत्यापन कोड किस लिए है। जैसी वैसी मैंने ऐसी कोई चीज़ नहीं मांगी है जिसके लिए कोड की आवश्यकता हो।

19804042297 Other

Receiving calls from this number has been a series of automated messages, including a verification code, which seems suspicious given that I haven't applied for anything that would require such a code

19804042297 Scam desconocido

Recibí diez llamadas, solicitando acceso a mi cuenta de Google y a mi cuenta de Telegram.

19804042297 Scam

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19804042297 Scam desconocido

Cuidado con los estafadores, no sigas sus indicaciones; intentan vaciar tu cuenta mediante un fraude en cajeros automáticos.

19804042297 Harassment Call

Be cautious of scams from this number, as fraudsters aim to drain your money through ATM scams, including fake accident claims

19804042297 Robocall

Chamada com sequência de números.

19804042297 Harassment Call bajingan

Individuo molesto que difunde números ajenos.

19804042297 Harassment Call bajingan

bajingan pengganggu penyebar nomor orang sangat menggangguu

19804042297 Unknown

Me acordou de madrugada com uma ligação

19804042297 Harassment Call

Multiply calls are recieved from este number every day!

19804042297 Harassment Call

Throughout the past week, this number has rang 5 times daily..

19804042297 Unknown

Today I recived 2 call from this unknown number, and also 2 message with a code, whats weird is that I live in Venezuela, outside of United States

19804042297 Unknown

A call was received from an unfamiliar number, but attempting to return the call proved unsuccessful as the number was unable to accept incoming calls.

19804042297 Unknown

I missed a call from an unknown number and attempted to call back, but the number was not receptive to incoming calls.

19804042297 SMS Whatsapp

This number was used to send a confirmation code for the Whatsapp messaging service.

19804042297 Unknown

Another call was received at 9:40 AM.

19804042297 Robocall NC, USA

Automated calls were received on a Sunday morning, leaving a cryptic message with a code, but attempts to call back were met with a busy signal.

19804042297 SMS Whatsapp

The call appeared to be a WhatsApp messenger confirmation code.

19804042297 Unknown

A voice message with only a code was left after receiving a call from this number.

19804042297 Unknown

A code was provided, but its purpose is unknown.

19804042297 Telemarketing

My french mobile recieved a call - repeatedly they gave me the code 256434, alot of times

19804042297 Unknown

I got a call on my italian number from a recorded voice speaking in italian and providing codes

19804042297 Unknown

Upon answering, a automated voice conveyed a message entirely in Spanish, with the only discernible part being a sequence of numbers that sounded like uno-dos-ocho, which I assumed to be 1-2-8

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