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ryu_nightangel
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even though I have a direct debt I received a text message claiming to be from O2 about a non-payment now I am sure it is a scam since the bank details are correct, just wondering if anyone else has received a similar sort of message and should I call O2 to report this number?

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Cleoriff
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Hi @ryu_nightangel 

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 @ryu_nightangel 

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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