Solved: Possible scam

Possiblescam · ‎14-09-2022

I’ve just received a phone call from O2 offering me a 40% discount going forward on my bill and a free iPhone 8 is this legitimate or am I dealing with a scam

pgn · ‎14-09-2022

Treat it as suspect, @Possiblescam

https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/I-fell-for-the-40-discount-scam/m-p/1556844/highlight/true...

And here is forum guidance: Guide: A Guide to Deal with Spam/Scam Calls and Text

Links to O2 Social Media Team here

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pgn · ‎14-09-2022

Treat it as suspect, @Possiblescam

https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/I-fell-for-the-40-discount-scam/m-p/1556844/highlight/true...

And here is forum guidance: Guide: A Guide to Deal with Spam/Scam Calls and Text

Links to O2 Social Media Team here

MI5 · ‎14-09-2022

@Possiblescam

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

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