topic Re: Scam text message? in Discussions & Feedback

Scam text message?

LivCR — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:22:02 GMT

Hi,

I’ve just received what I suspect to be scam text message from number 066 0432 7135.

The text message read <my mobile number>, you received (1) new photo with a short URL link. I won’t post the link here incase anyone accidentally clicks on it!

Is this a scam? I didn’t click on the link and I’ve blocked the number in addition to deleting the text message. Is this sufficient to protect my phone?

Thanks!

Re: Scam text message?

MI5 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:26:00 GMT

@LivCR you've done the right thing by not clicking the link and this is sufficient to protect your phone too.

Nothing can happen unless the link is activated.

Re: Scam text message?

LivCR — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:46:50 GMT

@MI5 thank you for your response!

Have you heard of this scam before?

Re: Scam text message?

MI5 — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 18:56:43 GMT

Yes @LivCR it's been around for a while but the phone number keeps changing.

Re: Scam text message?

Bambino — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:15:41 GMT

@LivCR As whoever sent you that text now has your number, expect more of the same. You just have to not respond and block the numbers. This link might help you as well: https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/unwanted-calls-and-messages

Re: Scam text message?

Cleoriff — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:25:21 GMT

@LivCR

Community guide on scam calls and texts here...

https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-Guides/Are-you-fed-up-with-spam-calls-and-texts-Follow-these-steps-to/ba-p/386364#M37293

Re: Scam text message?

TallTrees — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:44:21 GMT

Hi @LivCR

There are many scams out there.

Really great you didn't click on link.

Stay really alert.

Have you put a bar on premium rate numbers

and bar all direct to bill debits to your phone

Call Customer Services ~

if not this would be worth considering there are tips

on the Community about these too.

Re: Scam text message?

LivCR — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:28:38 GMT

Thanks everyone!

Re: Scam text message?

Cleoriff — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 23:43:36 GMT

No problem @LivCR

Any other queries and we are happy to help