Dodgy text

[SimonE2]

I’ve just received this text - I’ve checked and my account is up to date - it looks like a fraud - anyone else seen it?
O2-BILLING: We were unable to process your last bill. Your O2 services will be terminated unless you update your information via: https://o2alerts-services.com

[Cleoriff · Accepted solution]

Hi @SimonE2 

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

[MI5]

@SimonE2 

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.
Please also remove the link to stop others clicking on it.

[madasaf1sh]

@SimonE2

This a scam, forward the text to 7726 and block the number.

Unfortunately these texts have been doing the rounds for over a year.. 😞

[SimonE2]

Thanks all - I thought it was a scam - glad I checked 👍🏻

[MI5]

@SimonE2 

I think that's confirmed it well and truly lol.

[Cleoriff]

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@MI5 wrote:

@SimonE2 

I think that's confirmed it well and truly lol.

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Yep. It appears so...