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Pipstop78
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Just had a text who I thought was from 02 saying my bill wasn't paid. Just click on it it's a scam how and why do they do this
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Bambino
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@Pipstop78 The how and why is easy. It's to compromise you and get your money.

Block the number and report it free to 7726.
Don’t open 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

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/unwanted-calls-and-messages

I DO NOT WORK FOR O2



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Bambino
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@Pipstop78 The how and why is easy. It's to compromise you and get your money.

Block the number and report it free to 7726.
Don’t open 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

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/unwanted-calls-and-messages

I DO NOT WORK FOR O2



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Pipstop78
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Thank you very much for this information
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