If the ‘That verification method isn’t working right now‘ message appears due to traffic issues, it should automatically be resolved after a certain period of time. In other cases, use these fixes: ...

Verification code scams have been around as long as verification codes themselves, and the Google Voice scam specifically is one that refuses to fully go away â likely because itâ s so easy to fall ...

Update, Feb. 26, 2025: This story, originally published Feb. 23, now includes additional commentary regarding the potential security implications of the decision to deprecate SMS from the Gmail ...