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New Member
posted Mar 6, 2022 3:20:26 PM

What do I do if a stranger created an account using my phone number?

I have gotten "Intuit codes" via text before when I did not create them, but assumed someone made a mistake in their phone number. However, I just got another and logged in to make sure I had not been hacked

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Level 15
Mar 6, 2022 3:24:03 PM

That is all you really can do ... you cannot stop someone from making an error in the system.  

Level 15
Mar 6, 2022 3:24:17 PM

Well if they entered the wrong phone number on their account they are not getting their codes or meaages.  It won't affect your account.

New Member
Mar 6, 2022 3:57:31 PM

I'm shown the option to log in to their account, so they did create one with my number. I've also been getting repeated confirmation codes since 2020, so I don't think it was a one time error.

Level 15
Mar 6, 2022 4:03:47 PM

Yes it could be just a one time error if they originally entered the wrong phone number the first time.  It keeps using it to send them the codes.  I wouldn't worry about it and ignore their messages to your phone.  Watch for real messages about your account and tax return.