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LivCR
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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!
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MI5
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@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.

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)
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LivCR
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@MI5 thank you for your response!

Have you heard of this scam before?

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MI5
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Yes @LivCR it's been around for a while but the phone number keeps changing.

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)
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Bambino
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@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

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@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-st...

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TallTrees
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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.

 



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LivCR
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Thanks everyone!
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Cleoriff
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No problem @LivCR 

Any other queries and we are happy to help wink

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