topic Re: Spam? Calls in Tech Support

Spam? Calls

HellyGregs — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:53:15 GMT

I keep getting calls from a number that comes up as Cheltenham offering me big discounts on O2. Is this a scam?? The number they call from is 01242 306016. I don’t want to call it in case I get some mega charges! Can anybody enlighten me please?

Re: Spam? Calls

Bambino — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:58:43 GMT

@HellyGregs It may be one of O2's so-called 'trusted partners', but if you're not interested or think it might be a scam block the number and report it free to 7726.
O2 advice here:

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/phishing-and-smishing-advice
https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/unwanted-calls-and-messages
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: Spam? Calls

jonsie — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:26:02 GMT

Definite scam

https://who-called.co.uk/Number/01242306016

Re: Spam? Calls

HellyGregs — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 21:08:50 GMT

Thank you! Reported.

Re: Spam? Calls

HellyGregs — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 21:09:19 GMT

Thank you! I have reported and blocked!