topic Re: Random Scam texts in Discussions & Feedback

Random Scam texts

AlanRN — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:56:23 GMT

Good afternoon,

I’m getting some random scam messages using bank names and PayPal.
Is there a way to stop that or to report them?
The texts are from mobile, and the url mentioned are all fake stuff.

Re: Random Scam texts

MI5 — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:25 GMT

@AlanRN

Block the numbers and report them free to 7726.
DO NOT follow 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

Re: Random Scam texts

Cleoriff — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:01:20 GMT

Hi @AlanRN

Many scams going round, sadly!

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: Random Scam texts

Marjo — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:45:43 GMT

Hi there @AlanRN , hope you're having a nice Friday so far and looking forward to the weekend!

Thanks for coming to the community to post about this. Hopefully you got all the information and advice you needed above, but don't hesitate to pop back in anytime if you need any further help.