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I have had a text telling me that O2 has been unable to collect payment and inviting me to use a link to update my bank details or I may be liable for fees.  I believe this to be a scam but cannot find an O2 link to report this.

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@Worried 

It's a well known scam.
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

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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@Worried 

It's a well known scam.
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

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.
Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.
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Thanks, I have now blocked the number but I don't know how to forward it.
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@Worried 

Press and hold on the text and options will appear.

Chose forward and enter 7726 as the number to send it to.

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.
Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.
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Thanks for that. I feel much better now that I've done something about it - and I've learned how to forward a text! Every day is a schoolday.
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You're welcome.
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.
Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.
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Hello.  I've received a text today.  I've searched for this number on O2's website but cannot find it.  I haven't opened the text because I was suspicious - there is no reason why my bill would not have been paid.  The only part of the text that I can read without opening it says: 'O2: We were unable to process your latest bill.  In order to avoid fees, pleas...'  O2's texts to me are usually headed 'O2UK'.  Is this a scam or not?  Thanks.   

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