The Latest Breaking News from Google Voice

NYC woman pays $4,600 for car on Facebook Marketplace after test-driving. Then she calls seller 2 days later and hears fake ‘Google Voice subscriber’

The car appeared to be in good condition.

We Got This Covered · Jul 22

The “Google Voice” Scam: If Someone Asks for a 6-Digit Code, Hang Up

You list an old couch on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Within minutes, you get a text. The buyer is eager, polite, and ready to pay cash. There is just one catch: they want to “verify” that you are a real person and not a scammer. It sounds reasonable, right? We…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 10

That Time L.A.'s Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Called in a Bomb Threat on His Own City Hall

Former official Brian K. Williams just admitted that he faked a bomb threat during a work meeting. Now he faces up to 10 years in prison.

Reason · May 23, 2025

Verizon outage proves why you need Google Voice — here's how to stay connected

Verizon's recent outage is the reason why I've kept and continue to use Google Voice as a backup service. There are plenty of valid reasons why everyone should sign up for it or any other free VoIP-based services.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 2, 2024

Puppy scam: Americans desperate for a canine companion paid for imaginary pups

Google is suing the alleged fake dog breeder, which used the company’s Voice and email accounts to perpetrate the fraud

The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2022