How do I report a scammer?

[Worried]

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.

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@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

[Worried]

Thanks, I have now blocked the number but I don't know how to forward it.

[MI5]

@Worried 

Press and hold on the text and options will appear.

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

[Worried]

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.

[MI5]

You're welcome.

[Concerned]

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.   

[jonsie]

see post number 2 above @Concerned