topic Re: Scam text purportedly from O2 in Tech Support

Scam text purportedly from O2

MikeT — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:22:23 GMT

I received a text yesterday (Sun 14 Nov 2021) supposedly from O2 as follows: "O2: Due to a system issue we are not able to verify your billing information. To resolve this issue visit: https://my-updated-status.com". The phone number it arrived from is 07305458219. Needless to say, I have not visited the given site, and this is a heads-up to warn other O2 users.

Re: Scam text purportedly from O2

TallTrees — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:08:38 GMT

Thank you @MikeT

There are many scams out there, good you are careful.

Re: Scam text purportedly from O2

jonsie — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:12:48 GMT

One of many I'm afraid....

Re: Scam text purportedly from O2

MI5 — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:26:28 GMT

@MikeT

Thanks for the heads up.

It's a well known scam.
Block the number and report it 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
O2 never text from a mobile number.