Dodgy Text Message

[ScamTextMessage]

I had a text message from a number claiming to be 02 saying my latest payment couldn't be processed. I have checked and my bill has been paid. Could be a potential scam. Anyone else had this text??

[Cleoriff]

Hi @ScamTextMessage 

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

[ECCH]

Yes, I just had the same text today 8th May 2020. Checked my payment details, they are correct. I am ignoring this text.

[pgn]

Wise move, @ECCH.

Do take a minute to forward the scam text to 7726, if you still have it on your phone - it's free to send. 

[Kittiwake]

Yes me -today! and my payments are up to date 8 May.
44 7385 265912 was the number.

[pgn]

Same for you, @Kittiwake: do take a minute to forward the scam text to 7726, if you still have it on your phone - it's free to send.

They keep changing the number that the SMS is sent from, too. 

[boo1]

Just had the same one,exactly the same.I have reported it to O2.

[Cleoriff]

Well done @boo1 

[MI5]

Great 👍