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Cath9
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Hi, 

Today I received a called from 0344 809 0202 stating I am being offered a 50% discount on my monthly tariff as a way to support people through the pandemic. They sent me 2 texts, one with a code and they kept asking me to clarify the code but was really paranoid it was a scam. The number came up as from O2 and texts came through as O2. Wanted to make sure if it was a scam or not. I checked the number as it seemed fine but am really paranoid. 

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TallTrees
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Hi @Cath9 

Welcome to the o2 Community Forum.

Well done for being cautious.

You can't always be sure the number that appears is real as scammers can put up numbers they want.

We have some advice here:

Guide: A Guide to Deal with Spam/Scam Calls and Text 

Also you can always check here:

Social Media Teams
If this helps and it works for you the
Social Media Teams will be on hand just
send them a message
https://o2uk.co/O2CFB
https://o2uk.co/O2CTW
https://o2uk.co/O2CIG
O2 Facebook
O2 Twitter
O2 Instagram



HAPPINESS IS BEE SHAPED

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TallTrees
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Hi @Cath9 

Welcome to the o2 Community Forum.

Well done for being cautious.

You can't always be sure the number that appears is real as scammers can put up numbers they want.

We have some advice here:

Guide: A Guide to Deal with Spam/Scam Calls and Text 

Also you can always check here:

Social Media Teams
If this helps and it works for you the
Social Media Teams will be on hand just
send them a message
https://o2uk.co/O2CFB
https://o2uk.co/O2CTW
https://o2uk.co/O2CIG
O2 Facebook
O2 Twitter
O2 Instagram



HAPPINESS IS BEE SHAPED

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madasaf1sh
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@Cath9 

 

100% scam, o2 or VM will never call you up and offer a 50% discount. 

 

Please ensure you change your passwords, on my o2 as a precaution

- Xperia 1V - o2 and Spusu
- Pixel 8 Pro - o2 and Vodafone UK
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MI5
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@Cath9 

It's a well known scam.
Block the number and do not follow any links.
Forward the scam number to 7726 - It's free.
Other ways to report here including Action Fraud website, the Police have a directive to investigate all current scams.
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.

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