Here's how it works. Scammers target people who post things for sale on sites like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace.I do not use google voice, but today I received a call from a number in Washington DC that gave me a verification code. Have you heard of the Google Voice verification scam? You need to know about it, and especially about how to avoid it. Here's how a Google Voice verification code scam typically works: A criminal downloads the Google Voice app and links it to a Gmail account. 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. To completely avoid a Google Voice verification scam, only do business in person with verified funds. Take your time while selling items online.