When we create a new account locally, we are often asked for verification, which can be done by SMS. The process is very simple, Usually we receive a message with a code to enter To make sure this is our phone number.
However, it seems that Google has decided to use a completely different approach, which has surprised a group of users by surprise. Big G can send SMS from your mobile phone, and for a reason.
Silence, just a verification process
Some users have encountered a curiosity when entering messages from their smartphone. Apparently, Google sent SMS from its devices without permission from you. The reason? Verify your phone number.
As you can see on the screenshots, the messages are detailed to explain what happened. "Google returns this phone for this device", near the link for more details. When we enter that address we reach the stage Verify your Android phone number, from the Google Help page.
From Google they explain it in a simple way so that users have no doubt about what has happened to their device. Verifying our phone number when creating a Google Account is normal, but it is worth checking back later.
If you set up a Google account, you can enter your phone number. If you do, we'll make sure the number is yours. For security reasons, we will also use it periodically to make sure it is still your phone number. If we do, you may receive an SMS from Google or your device may send messages to Google.
Source | Gizchina
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