Verizon

🚨 Heavily Impersonated
Telecommunications · Founded 2000

Verizon is one of the largest US wireless carriers offering mobile, home internet, and TV services.

Trust Score
8
out of 10

Our Verdict

Verizon is legitimate. Real Verizon support never demands gift card payment. Set up a Verizon account PIN and number lock to protect against SIM swap.

This is a legitimate company that is frequently impersonated by scammers. Verify all communications carefully.

⚠️ Scam Warning

Verizon is frequently impersonated in bill collection scams and SIM swap attacks. Fake Verizon promotions and upgrade offers are also common.

🚨 Known Scams Using Verizon's Name

  • • Fake Verizon disconnection notices demanding immediate gift card payment
  • • SIM swap fraud targeting Verizon accounts for crypto theft
  • • Fake Verizon iPhone upgrade deals via social media

🚩 Red Flags to Watch For

⚠ Verizon threatening disconnection unless paid immediately by gift card
⚠ Verizon representative asking for account PIN over the phone unexpectedly

📋 Report a Scam Involving Verizon

If you've encountered a scam using Verizon's name, report it to help protect others.

Report to FTC Report to Verizon Report to FBI IC3

Related: Other Telecommunications Companies

AT&T
Trust Score: 8/10
Sprint (now T-Mobile)
Trust Score: 7/10
T-Mobile
Trust Score: 7/10
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