SCAM!

[Amy1997]

Hi All,

I have received the following text today....

O2:We were unable to process your latest bill. In order to avoid fees, please update your payment information via: <Link Removed>

If you receive this text please do not click on the link as this is a scam!

Thanks for reading

[O2Karl · Accepted solution]

Hi @Amy1997 

Thanks for flagging this it is a known scam we are aware of. Thank you for sharing!

If you could forward the text message, including phone number or company name, to 7726. It won’t cost you anything and it means we can investigate the sender.

[SB1]

Hi Karl - I have just had the same message should I forward this to you as well? thanks

[Bambino]

@SB1 

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/

How to block a number:

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062352/

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201229

[O2Karl]

Hi @SB1 

Yes, that's no problem the text will go to our fraud and security department if you can forward it to 7726 and it won’t cost you anything.

Have a nice afternoon

[kev3]

me too, i didnt open it

[Bambino]

@kev3 Same advice as to those above.

[Cleoriff]

This has been going on for months now and O2 need to investigate and shut down the site/IP address

God only knows how many unsuspecting people have been caught out and had bank accounts emptied!!

We only see those who post on here.

Absolutely disgusting.

[Claire1974]

Ive had 2 in the last 20 mins from 2 different numbers!!!!

[susan4]

Hi

I too received this text message today and did click on the link, but decided not to continue. Will clicking on the link pose a problem.