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BbSean
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My dad got a text today as follows

 

FromO2: we were unable to process your last bill. To avoid suspension of your contract , please update billing information now.

 

second message was a link to website o2-bills.com

 

to me it looks like an obvious scam.

 

anyone else seen or get a message like this.

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Good news for sure.
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Thanks for sharing the update @BbSean, great news smile

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I have just received the same text but stupidly clicked on the link I’m the text (although pleased to say I didn’t enter any info). Will my account be ok?
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@RF17 As long as no details were entered, you'll be OK.
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Got this text today with a link to [Removed]

 

Bill paid by DD last week.

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@Alistair118 wrote:

Got this text today with a link to <removed>

 

Bill paid by DD last week.


@Alistair118 

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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It's been well documented on here and thousands of these texts are going out daily. I do hope no one clicks on the link or gives out sensitive information unknowingly.

Could you edit your post and remove the link please.

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I also recieved a msg from [02] 447888536704 .we have failed to pre -authorise your monthly direct order .In order to avoid any late fees ,restore your account here [mod edit: removed to ensure safety] ..just to let you guys aware to look out for this obvious scam

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@Craig8 

Its across all networks apparently. Just forward it to 7726.

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/phishing-and-smishing-advice 

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