topic Possible Fraudulent Text in Pay Monthly

Possible Fraudulent Text

SteveH2810 — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:01:55 GMT

Hi, I've recieved a Text Message from +447827730393 that reads as follows :-

O2:We were unable to process your latest bill. In order to avoid fees, update your payment information via: [mod edit: removed to ensure safety]

I'm assuming this is a phishing attempt, could you confirm

Thanks

Re: Possible Fraudulent Text

Bambino — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:10:38 GMT

@SteveH2810

It's a well known scam
Block the number and report it free to 7726.
Don’t open any links or enter any information.
O2 advice here:

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

How to block a number:

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

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

Please remove the link in your post so no one accidentally clicks on it. Go to Options in the right hand corner of your post, then the drop down Edit Reply

Re: Possible Fraudulent Text

SteveH2810 — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:45:01 GMT

Thanks, I'll report it