Multiple Texts Off 84222 number just now?

[Penny7]

I have received multiple text messages off a 84222 number that states it is a Friday lockdown offer. The usual text STOP to unsubscribe or visit link for whatever. I’ve not replied to it, I’ve just blocked the number via my phone, but will I be charged for even receiving the texts?? Thanks in advance 🙂

[MI5]

@O2Kyle @O2KyleW @O2Waqas 

Urgent help needed here please guys. 

[MI5]

I've reported this to our account advisors and forum team for urgent assistance.

[Synchrosaz]

I’ve been done by the same thing but can seem to get hold of o2, what do we do to get these charges removed?

[MI5]

Hopefully our account advisors will be along shortly to help.

[CR1]

I got this last night too, multiple texts from this number I ignored but then had a text from o2 this morning saying I’ve spent £121!!!!
I’m going round in circles trying to contact o2 to report so would love to hear from someone that has managed to find out how we don’t get charged for this fraud. Thanks.

[SierraWhiskey34]

Just off phone to O2 and they are going to call me back. 27 texts messages within a couple of minutes before I managed to block number. Phone bill arrived this morning having been charged £1 for each of them!

[O2Waqas]

@MI5 thank you for the tag, apologies for the delayed response

@Penny7 i will send you a private message so we can look into this for you, 

Thanks 

Waqas 

[Cleoriff]

@O2Waqas  with respect, every new member who has posted on this thread has fallen victim to this scam since yesterday.

This includes @Penny7 @SierraWhiskey34 @CR1 @bouncealong313 @Pragmatist @Synchrosaz 

Edited to add names.

[MI5]

@O2Waqas 

This issue needs escalating to a higher authority within O2.

There are a lot of customers effected by this scan and it needs stopping immediately 

[Crazydodo79]

I got over 70 last night and have been charged. Has anyone managed to get a refund?