topic Re: Dodgy Text Message in Pay Monthly

Dodgy Text Message

ScamTextMessage — Fri, 08 May 2020 12:37:15 GMT

I had a text message from a number claiming to be 02 saying my latest payment couldn't be processed. I have checked and my bill has been paid. Could be a potential scam. Anyone else had this text??

Re: Dodgy Text Message

Cleoriff — Fri, 08 May 2020 12:41:17 GMT

Hi @ScamTextMessage

It's a well known scam.

Block the number and do not follow any links.

Forward the scam text to 7726 - It's free.

Other ways to report here including Action Fraud website

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/phishing-and-smishing-advice

How to block a number:

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062352/

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201229

Re: Dodgy Text Message

ECCH — Fri, 08 May 2020 13:00:14 GMT

Yes, I just had the same text today 8th May 2020. Checked my payment details, they are correct. I am ignoring this text.

Re: Dodgy Text Message

pgn — Fri, 08 May 2020 13:10:36 GMT

Wise move, @ECCH.

Do take a minute to forward the scam text to 7726, if you still have it on your phone - it's free to send.

Re: Dodgy Text Message

Kittiwake — Fri, 08 May 2020 13:48:06 GMT

Yes me -today! and my payments are up to date 8 May.
44 7385 265912 was the number.

Re: Dodgy Text Message

pgn — Fri, 08 May 2020 14:04:23 GMT

Same for you, @Kittiwake: do take a minute to forward the scam text to 7726, if you still have it on your phone - it's free to send.

They keep changing the number that the SMS is sent from, too.

Re: Dodgy Text Message

boo1 — Fri, 08 May 2020 17:12:38 GMT

Just had the same one,exactly the same.I have reported it to O2.

Re: Dodgy Text Message

Cleoriff — Fri, 08 May 2020 17:19:37 GMT

Well done @boo1

Re: Dodgy Text Message

MI5 — Fri, 08 May 2020 17:42:13 GMT

Great 👍