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Last week I had to call Wells Fargo to change my home address. They texted me a code to read it back to them to confirm my identity.

Their standard text messages for auth codes say: Wells Fargo will NEVER call or text you for this code. DON'T share it. Enter code 123456 online to send $1.00.

Their verification text said: Free Msg: Use Wells Fargo verification code 123456 to verify your identity. Reply STOP to stop msgs. Call 1-800-869-3557 if you didn't request this code.




It should explicitly say that the code is intended to be shared with one.




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