For A2P (Application-to-Person) messaging:
Verification indicators (UX examples)
| Platform | Verified Indicator | Can it be Faked? | Your Action | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | "Verified Sender" label | Rare, but possible via SS7 attacks | Medium trust | | RCS (Google Messages) | Blue checkmark in circle | Extremely difficult | High trust | | WhatsApp | Green checkmark | No (requires business API approval) | High trust | | Telegram | Blue badge | No (scammers use fake "official" channels) | Medium trust | | iMessage | No official business verification | N/A | Low trust (for business texts) |
Never give a deciphered code to anyone over the phone, email, or text. Legitimate companies will never ask you to reply with your verification code. Enter it only on the app or website where you initiated the request.
For A2P (Application-to-Person) messaging:
Verification indicators (UX examples)
| Platform | Verified Indicator | Can it be Faked? | Your Action | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | "Verified Sender" label | Rare, but possible via SS7 attacks | Medium trust | | RCS (Google Messages) | Blue checkmark in circle | Extremely difficult | High trust | | WhatsApp | Green checkmark | No (requires business API approval) | High trust | | Telegram | Blue badge | No (scammers use fake "official" channels) | Medium trust | | iMessage | No official business verification | N/A | Low trust (for business texts) | decipher text message verified
Never give a deciphered code to anyone over the phone, email, or text. Legitimate companies will never ask you to reply with your verification code. Enter it only on the app or website where you initiated the request. Enter it only on the app or website