22000 Short Code - scam text message or google verification code
22000 Short Code - scam or google verification
Are you getting text message from 22000 number short code number, currently 22000 short code number is registered by google and it is actively used by google own-self. So definitely 22000 shortcode number is not a spam or it is not a scam. But there may be some case when you will receive these text message when you didn't requested and also not subscribed for this number and still you are receiving these shortcode message. Please let us know if you didn't requested for this or not subscribed to any google service because it may be a serious issue. so write down in the comment box if you are getting these text message because it may be also a security issue.
Why did i get a google verification code :
This is the process of google verification by sending 6 digit code to you mobile number for security reason, so that google can verify that you are the right person who is associated to this account. and also you may receive shortcode message from 22000 when you try to login or you are trying to login with new device so google send you pin on your mobile no. to verify that it's you. so it is all for prevent unauthorized access to your google account. so don't worry about this text message it is not scam but there are some cases when you get some spam message.
You might have just randomly received a Google verification code text from 22000 on your cell phone.
if you received a google text message and you didn't requested, it have two main reason:
You are trying to logged in using an UN-authorized device
Or someone else (who may know you gmail id) is trying to log into your google (gmail) account. (to steal your identity or want to do some spam activity ) Beware of this and try to change the password and contact to google support forum or use gmail support email id to contact to google customer support.
Short Code Details :
Campaign Name: Google Verification AlertsCampaign Type: SubscriptionCampaign Status: ActiveLanguage: English
SMS short code 22000 :
To get more information about this SMS shortcode number, text "HELP" to 22000 from your number. In case if you Want to stop text messages from 22000 (i recommended to not stop it it is used for un authorized access to your goole account) Then sned Text "STOP" to 22000 to stop receiving messages from the Google.
Some question & answers :
Can someone use it for texting someone else ?
No, No other person can use it, if you received a SMS text message from 22000 shortcode, it means it is automatically generated text message from google for verification purpose
Why i am not receiving verification code ?
It may have many reason but some of them are
- you don't have mobile network coverage at current area.
- May be you will receive in few minutes.
- May be your request has been canceled or not processed properly.
Why i am getting verification code i didn't requested it ?
May be some one know your email id and want to access you account for spam activity or want to steel your private information available on google account so i would suggest you to contact to google support at https://support.google.com/
And let us know if you got text message without any request from 22000 shortcode number.
Google support address https://support.google.com/
I received 5-6 sms texts today from 22000. I didn't requested it i don't know for which account associated this number. How do I find out which account is this for?
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