This is genuine, Google from time to time do verify your phone. You didn't read Mandee's message very closely. The address is to goo.gl. This is not Google.27 Dec 2019
Why do I get weird random text messages?
These messages are spam texts, also known as robotexts. The fact is, most spam texts don't come from another mobile phone. They usually come from a scammer who is sitting behind a computer sending a massive amount of texts from an email address or other messaging account.21 Jul 2021
Why did I get a Google code text?
If you've added a recovery phone number to your account, Google can text you a code. This code can help you reset your password and get back in. Learn more about using your phone as a recovery option. If you use 2-Step Verification, you've elected to get a verification code by text when you sign in.
Why do I keep getting a text saying message verification code?
When you receive this notification, it means that someone has entered your phone number and requested the registration code. This often happens if another user mistyped your number when trying to enter their own number to register, and can also happen when someone attempts to take over your account.
Do Google send text messages?
Send a text message. You can use the Google Voice app to send text messages to one or more phone numbers. If you send a text longer than 160 characters to a non-Google Voice number, it's sent as multiple messages. Note: You can't send texts to five- or six-digit “short code” numbers.
Why am I getting Google text messages?
The reason those messages are being sent to Google, is for re-verification purposes. When we re-verify, you might get text messages from Google or see outgoing texts to Google. The message could say something like, "Google is verifying the phone number of this device."13 Dec 2019
Why did I get a Google verification code I didn't request?
Someone probably just used the wrong phone number for some verification they were doing. Ignore it, but do NOT give anyone the verification code should they contact you.4 Jan 2020
Why do I keep receiving Messenger verification codes?
It could be what you suspect or it could be something as benign as someone who may have erroneously entered your phone number as theirs while setting up their account and is now requesting a code to change/reset password but failing. Either way, it'd be best to change the password on the account.31 May 2021
Why do I keep getting messenger verification codes on my Iphone?
When you receive a code it typically means you or someone is trying to log in with your credentials. Here's some information on this request: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication Do you have multiple devices with your Apple ID logged in with? Let me know if this helps. Cheers!24 Nov 2019
Why did I get a verification code I didn't request?
This often happens if another user mistyped your number when trying to enter their own number to register, and can also happen when someone attempts to take over your account. If someone is trying to take over your account, they need the SMS verification code sent to your phone number to do so.