How can you tell if it is fraud?

[My_Name_Here]

I have had a phone call with an offer. I am then sent a six digit code that the person wants me to give to them. The message with the code says that no O2 staff will ever ask for this number. So, what is the point of this number and how do I find out if it is a scam or not?

[Bambino · Accepted solution]

@My_Name_Here 

It's a well known scam
Block the number and report it free to 7726.
DO NOT open any links or enter any information or give anyone a code.
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

[jonsie]

It's a definite scam

Block the number

Hopefully you didn't give the code to the caller

If you did you need to call O2 and check your account in My O2