An unrecognised number

[Squeaky]

I received a text today from 07535 888863

Supposedly from 02 stating..... I quote:

WE WERE UNABLE TO PROCESSYOUR LATEST BILL. IN ORDER TO AVOID FEES, PLEASE UPDATE YOUR PAYMENT METHOD INFORMATION VIA https;//o2.uk.pr5g.com/o2=2

All my texts from 02 in 10+ years have never had a telephone number attached! Or am I being paranoid cos I'm a siver top!

Thank you

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@Squeaky 

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

O2 never text from a mobile number.

[Squeaky]

Thank you so much for promt reply

[MI5]

you're welcome

[Squeaky]

I sent text to 7726. I was unable to block number as the text itself wouldn't allow. 

Thank you again. 

[MI5]

They'll be using a different number to text from tomorrow anyway, so no worries.

[Jac2]

I have just received the same text

[MI5]

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@Jac2 wrote:
I have just received the same text

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@Jac2 

Same advice as above