What's a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure.

What's a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure ...

When you log into your bank, credit card, or other online account (Amazon, your health insurance website, etc.), you might receive a text message or email containing a verification code.

Opinion: Think of your account password and the verification code as working together, similar to a doorknob lock and a deadbolt.

The Google Voice verification scam is a known scam, according to the Federal Trade Commission, but it's not as widely known by the general public.