Leo was halfway through a late-night gaming session when his phone buzzed. A text message sat on the lock screen:

New Device/Location: You are logging in from a city or device you’ve never used before.

SMS or Voice Call: Google sends a 6-digit code to the mobile number linked to your account.

Danger signs of a fake email or text claiming to be g.co/verify:

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