WARNING dodgy text messages claiming to be from o2

[Anonymous]

Just received a text message claiming to be from O2 saying I'm £20overdue - but I pay by Dr - and just checked my account online and there's NOTHING about being overdue etc!! The phone number in the text ISNT even the o2 number its 0800 111 6121!! So please check

[Anonymous]

Hi,

It may be O2 collections.

You can double check by ringing o2 on 202 from your phone.

If you have a blocking spec in your phone then add the number.

Also forward the text.

How to stop getting texts you don’t want?

If you or your children get texts you didn’t sign up for, forward them to us on 7726. If you have an iPhone, you can send the text to us by email at 7726@o2.com

O2 help link :  http://service.o2.co.uk/IQ/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE?New,Kb=Companion,question=ref(User):str(Mobile),C...

http://www.o2.co.uk/support/generalhelp/howdoi/safetycontrolandaccess/spam

[Bambino]

Just forward the text to 7726.

[MI5]

The number search comes back with mixed results. Some claim it to be O2 whilst others claim it to be a spammer.
Maybe @Toby can confirm ?

0800 111 6121

[Toby]

Hi guys,

Clarifying this now for you

[Anonymous]

Thank you Toby

[jonsie]

We would all like to know exactly who this company is and if they have any connection to O2.

[MI5]

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@Toby wrote:
Hi guys,

Clarifying this now for you

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Any updates @Toby ?

[Toby · Accepted solution]

Hi guys,

So, the number is legitimate, but was sent in error in the individual case here.

If anyone ever has any outstanding amount, you should always call 2729 from your mobile or ring or 0800 588 4217 from a landline and enter the mobile number you wish to pay for. 

Sorry for the confusion @Anonymous !

Cheers

[Anonymous]

I've just paid my bill using this number, didn't think anything of it until I received a text post-payment with spelling mistakes and a reference number shorter than usual. Got a bit worried, spoke to Ahetesham on live chat and he informed me he can't trace my payment and that the number isn't O2. Help!