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Jamesalldaylong
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Good morning, I've had a text message saying that my bank has not been able to take payment and to click the link in the message. I've checked my O2 account and it shows that my bill has been paid and is up to date.

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Cleoriff
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Hi @Jamesalldaylong 

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

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Cleoriff
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Hi @Jamesalldaylong 

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

Veritas Numquam Perit

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Jamesalldaylong
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Thanks, I've forwarded the message on. 🙂🙂
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Cleoriff
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@Jamesalldaylong 

Good job thumbsup

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