Scammers can easily hack phone numbers through Google Voice. The scam involves hijacking your phone number and using it for fraudulent activities. In order to prevent this, you should never share your Google verification code with anyone.
Since your Google Voice number is tied to your Google account, if hackers manage to compromise your Google account, you’re actually back to square one because they’ll also have access to your 2FA codes. In many ways, authenticator apps are much easier and more secure than a text message.
You might be thinking “What happens if my Google number is hacked?”
If this is true, then your Google number is gone unless you can contact the hacker and convince them to transfer it back to you, or until the hacker abandons it and it eventually finds its way back to Google Voice available phone number pool. Our automated system analyzes replies to choose the one that’s most likely to answer the question.
The first process involves reclaiming your Google voice account. This can be done if you’ve never used your hacked Google voice account. Visit Google Voice and select the Google voice number. Press ‘Verify’ to verify your phone number. This will take you to another link.
Are Google Voice calls private?
You can even have the calls forwarded to any phone, even a phone that is not registered in your name. These are just a few of the privacy benefits available through Google Voice. As with any communication, your privacy is only as good as the ability of the other party, and any parties used to make that communication, to keep a secret.
Can Google Voice be linked to a cell phone?
This new dedicated number can then be linked to your cell phone, house phone, work phone or any additional lines. Whenever someone calls your Google Voice number, it will ring every device linked to your account. You can of course also make outgoing calls from all of these devices as well, even including your computer.
What are the benefits of using Google Voice?
Another benefit is the unlisted number. Because Google Voice is monetarily free for the most basic services, and because all you need is an anonymous gmail address to use Google Voice, there is no record of your actual identity. You can even have the calls forwarded to any phone, even a phone that is not registered in your name.