You try to log into an account, and a text arrives: "Your verification code is 847203. Do not share it." You need to decipher which account it’s for and enter it correctly.
If your query regarding "verified" pertains to the Verified SMS standard (a Google/Android standard where businesses get a blue checkmark): decipher text message verified
If the message contains a link demanding action, assume it is a phish. Even if the link preview looks like bankofamerica.com, it could be a homograph attack (using Cyrillic letters that look identical to Latin letters). You try to log into an account, and
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. Even if the link preview looks like bankofamerica