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Scammers on Reddit and Discord use social engineering to trick users into sharing login or verification codes by falsely claiming they were involved in a report. The scam involves fake emails, urgent countdowns, and threats of account suspension to pressure victims into complying.

A scammer called pretending to be PayPal, providing the user's details and requesting a verification code for a 'suspicious transaction.' The user initially hesitated but later realized the call was fraudulent after their baby cried and they discovered the scammer was not affiliated with PayPal.

A user received a Samsung account verification code via iPhone's Message app despite never creating a Samsung account. The same verification code was sent in 2024 with a different account number, raising concerns about potential scamming.

A user received a verification code from the Shop App despite not having an account. They expressed concern about potential unauthorized access, noting their phone number is primarily used for bank OTPs and known to few people. No fraudulent activity was found in their bank or credit card accounts.