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dd10
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no response to last scam. got another one - has anyone got idea about unwanted text from 24141? and, is 02 selling mobile numbers to scammers?

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@dd10 

Scammers either skim numbers from websites online or just spam random numbers.

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

 

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.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)

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MI5
Level 94: Supreme
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@dd10 

Scammers either skim numbers from websites online or just spam random numbers.

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

 

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.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)
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