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[JAB1]

Hi,

Has anyone else had a text message stating that O2 were unable to process your latest payment.....

Has come from a mobile number - I know it's a scam but can't see how I can report it?

Thanks

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@JAB1 

It's a well known scam.
Block the number and report it free to 7726.
DO NOT follow 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
O2 never text from a mobile number.

[FiremanSam1]

Yes I got one today from a mobile number  07940023264, stating the same...

Tried to contact "helpful" O2 and the phone just rang and then just stopped.. No online support either..

[MI5]

Reporting advice as above.
There's no need to bog down the phone lines by calling.