The scammer might use that number to rip off other people and conceal their identity. If the scammer enters the code on the signup page, and the personal number used qualifies, Google issues a Google Voice number to the scammer.The scam where you tell them the verification code that gets sent to your number? Fraudsters will sign their targets up for Google Voice to access their verification code and hijack the account and personal information. You're not a Google Voice user, but have been scammed to give your verification code. You don't want calls forwarded to you from Google Voice. Any US POTS (not VoIP) or wireless number will work. Scammers on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are finding new ways to defraud people through VIN reports and Google Voice Authenticator. Welcome to the Oregon FBI's Tech Tuesday segment. Today: Building a digital defense against job verification scams.