Fraudulent text message

[Debsd]

Both my husband and I received a text message from the following numbers 07903421949 and 07951991615 this weekend stating payment for your latest bill could not be processed by your bank, please update your payment information via [link removed] I know this is fraud as I know how my account is managed and I manage it exceptionally well.  Please do not click on any links you are sent especially when they have this kind request

[MI5]

@Debsd 

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

[madasaf1sh]

@Debsd

Yep these are scam texts and should be reported.

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

[Debsd]

Thank you. I had blocked but didn't know how to report so thank you

[MI5]

You're welcome @Debsd 

[Cleoriff]

@MI5 @madasaf1sh 

I think they have turned off 7726 now (according to a PM from Martin last week)?

On another thread I have just answered, the poster said 7726 wouldn't send.

Edited to add, I am removing that line from future posts.

[MI5]

@Cleoriff 

It was back office notifications from the forum that have been turned off.

Certain keywords posted on the forum trigger a notification.

7726 is a generic system that works from any network, but we know on O2 that a zero spend cap will prevent them from being sent - even though they are free to send.

Edit: OFCOM info here:

What can I do to stop receiving spam texts?

[Cleoriff]

Ok, although it did seem coincidental when the poster said 7726 wouldn't send.

I just PM'd Martin for clarification...

Edited, I have reverted back now to my usual copy and paste answer

[MI5]

No need, see my edit above to OFCOM website.

[Cleoriff]

@MI5 

Also see my edit...Lol