Right now we're hearing about increased phishing attempts that go like this:
Attackers pretend to be Signal or Signal Support, then message people and try to get them to hand over their verification code or Signal PIN. Information that can let the attacker take over the victim's Signal account. 2/
To be crystal clear: Signal will NEVER message you this way. Ever.
And just like with your bank details or passwords, NEVER EVER share your Signal verification code (SMS/Call) or PIN with anyone. Ever. 3/
@Mer__edith , many countries around the world don't receive an activation code from #Signal. In Russia, for example, almost all instant messengers are blocked, except for Signal, Jabber and DeltaChat, and Signal could well have become #1 in Russia if not for this problem with the SMS codes. There is also the problem with SMS activation codes in Nigeria, Pakistan, Ecuador, Myanmar, etc. (Please see at https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Android/issues/)
