O2 Billing text scam?

[johnboy68]

Got weird text from +447793025905 telling me as follows

"O2:We are unable to process your latest bill. In order to avoid disconnection, Update you o2online billing via [URL removed]

O2"

The part in italics is a clickable link on the message.

I suspect scam?

[numpty]

Hi All

Just wanted to let you know I also received a scam text today from 07385 759925. I knew it was a scam as my last payment has just gone through and I compared it with a genuine text I received from O2. I have reported to 7726.

[MI5]

Thank you

[KierenIredale]

Text says unable to process your latest bill.
My bill isn’t due.
I ordered an iPad and payment taken.

[jonsie]

It's a well known scam.
Block the number and report it free to 7726.
Don’t open 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/

[Sha123]

Received a message from +44 7824 859228

O2: We were unable to process your latest bill. In order to avoid fees please update your payment information via: <Link Removed>  Looks dodgy so am going to delete the text.

Thanks, S

[Cleoriff]

@Sha123 

Yes it's a scam doing the rounds. O2 would never send a text asking you to update personal info.

[jonsie]

It's a well known scam.
Block the number and report it free to 7726.
Don’t open 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/

[MI5]

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@Sha123 wrote:

Received a message from +44 7824 859228

O2: We were unable to process your latest bill. In order to avoid fees please update your payment information via: <link removed>  Looks dodgy so am going to delete the text.

Thanks, S

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As you can see from the thread you posted on, it's obviously a scam.

[Glyngcbp]

I have had the same scam but didn’t realise and entered my user name and password into the link window! My husband told me to immediately change my password and block the number which I did. Is it enough??

[jonsie]

Yes you did right by changing the password immediately. That should be enough but keep checking My O2 and your associated bank account.