Fraudulent Text

[Architect]

I got a text message today from someone saying that my recent payment of my bill had gone wrong, and could follow the link provided to update my information. For everyone's reference, I don't think that O2 would ever ask any of their customers to update their details like that. Plus it was from a random mobile number. I will include the number, so that people can block it. It's 07852499392. These people are trying to commit fraud, so make sure you don't reply to messages from random mobile numbers. Messages from O2 are always from O2.

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@Architect 

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

[Architect]

Thankyou very much for the advice, I will report the text.

[MI5]

You're welcome