topic Re: Scam Text in Other Products and Services

Scam Text

KitFinn — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:14:33 GMT

I Have received a text from someone saying I had signed up and would be getting discount alerts at £4.50 max 3 per month. I cannot recall signing up for anything and am afraid it is a scam. What should I do?

Re: Scam Text

Bambino — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:18:44 GMT

@KitFinn Please see this link: https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-Guides/Have-you-fallen-for-or-been-conned-into-a-premium-rate-scam-What/ba-p/968023

Edit: Also here: https://payforitsucks.co.uk/

You can also ask customer service to put a bar on all premium rate numbers and charge to mobile.

Re: Scam Text

jonsie — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:22:36 GMT

MORE HELP

https://payforitsucks.co.uk/

Re: Scam Text

Lirna — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:42:02 GMT

I got that aswell you have to txt back stop to all these or they will still charge you hope you get this sorted ASAP 😀

Re: Scam Text

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 18:48:55 GMT

Usually it’s by clicking a social media link or advert & can be in app adverts