A call from virgin

[JaketheRake]

Hi ,i had a call today from someone saying that virgin would be blocking my sim card. they did not refer to me using my name so i hung up, so i dont know wether my card is going to be blocked or not . If it was a genuine call why is my sim being blocked?

thanks for any replies.

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@JaketheRake 

It's a well known scam.

Forward the scam 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

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/scams/7726-reporting-scam...

[Enlli]

It's a scam. Virgin no longer do mobiles.

Block the number and report it to 7726

Phishing, Smishing & Scams. Latest info & advice. 

[MI5]

They're playing on the fact that 3g is being switched off, but O2 will officially contact customers via text and email for those affected.

[JaketheRake]

Thanks so much, really appreciated. I thought it was ascam so hung up.

Thanks ,Jake

[JaketheRake]

Thank you for the help, much appreciated. 

Cheers, Jake.