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Just had a text about latest bill being unpaid

IanCfromUK — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:42:10 GMT

Just rec a text from +44 7385 132642 stating payment for my latest bill could not be processed by my bank. I need to contact [Removed]

My bill appears to have been paid....... this looks like a fraud!! Be ware

Re: Just had a text about latest bill being unpaid

gmarkj — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:44:28 GMT

Yep, lots of fraud/phishing(smishing) texts doing the rounds.
There is a number you can forward it to so o2 get a report of it.
Will see if I can find it and let you know @IanCfromUK...

Re: Just had a text about latest bill being unpaid

gmarkj — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:46:15 GMT

Borrowed from another similar thread:
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

Hat tip to @MI5 for the above!

Re: Just had a text about latest bill being unpaid

Martin-O2 — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:29:00 GMT

You did the right thing not clicking the link @IanCfromUK. Please follow the above advice and report the text to O2.