Scam text

Ejw · ‎25-11-2020

I received the following text on Sunday

Elizabeth get back on Facebook by clicking https/fb/me/1Fj1EOz1KoyAnwR

From 37066349684

Not thinking I replied who is this?

I received a text from 02 telling me I had sent a text to an overseas number for the first time

Should I be worried about this?

MI5 · ‎25-11-2020

@Ejw

You will be charged for texting that number and is a scam to get money out of you.

Block the number and report it free to 7726.
DO NOT follow any links or enter any information.
O2 advice here https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/phishing-and-smishing-advice
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
As a side note, O2 will never text from a mobile number.

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Cleoriff · ‎25-11-2020

Well that's a new one!! Good grief, these scum are everywhere.!!

Veritas Numquam Perit

MI5 · ‎25-11-2020

Indeed thaey are and will try anything to part you with your money.......

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jonsie · ‎25-11-2020

Shocking how they come up with these scams

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madasaf1sh · ‎25-11-2020

They are getting bolder, and trying to be clever..

I'd love to know where the links in the SMS Point to, as they are hiding the real address under the vanity URL linking.

We have noticed an increase not just in SMSishing but also Phishing attempts with regards to Covid-19

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- Pixel 8 Pro - o2 and Vodafone UK

Martin-O2 · ‎26-11-2020

Thanks for reporting this one @Ejw and to everyone else on the thread for the great advice. I'll escalate this one internally as it's a new one that I've not seen before.

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