Scam text messages?

[richtea55]

I've now twice received a text message purporting to be from O2 saying they couldn't process my bill and I need to go online to enter my bank details.  The link looks legit, but I get the text message a full week *before* my bill is due.  I'm pretty sure it's a scam to get my banking details.

It comes from +44 7542 387846,  and directs you to 

https://o2-billing.web.app

Anyone else getting these?

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@richtea55 

It's a well known scam.
Block the number and do not follow any links.
Forward the scam text or number 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

[MatthewBubb]

HI I have lots of text that have girls names on NOT A NUMBER so the drop down option to block or forward to SPAM is not available on my phone ! 

how do I stop / block this ? 

My phone is a Galaxy A5 (2017)

hope you can help or I may need to leave O2 !! 

Kind regards Matt 

[Enlli]

If you leave O2 and port your number then the texts may well follow you.

[MatthewBubb]

please see picture example of the nuisance I'm dealing with, all this girls names are phishing scams !! and i have no options available to block or forward ! 

[Bambino]

@MatthewBubb If you long press on the name does it not give you the option to block?

Block a phone number or contact on your Galaxy phone (samsung.com)

[MI5]

@MatthewBubb 

Unlikely that you will be able to block it as there is no number to block.

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