o2.auth72.com

[JoGirl]

I just had a text from o2.auth72.com telling me my latest bill could not be processed by my bank and to update my info via this site. I am sure this is a scam but I find it interesting that I have only just swapped my mobile provider over to O2 in the last couple of weeks.

Anyone else had this text message?

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@JoGirl 

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

[jonsie]

Sadly these texts are going around in their thousands.

It's good you checked here first.

Most phones can deactivate live links in the message settings so check you have this setting enabled @JoGirl 

[JoGirl]

Thanks for the help - I have forwarded the info to O2 as suggested.

I knew it was a scam. I was more concerned about the fact I am a new customer and am already getting scam texts. Where did they get my O2 phone number from so quickly??

[MI5]

They just guess at random numbers all sent from a computer running a special programme @JoGirl