Calls offering 30% discount ref covid

[EknReds]

I have received calls today purporting to be from o2 - the 1st one came from 01245 892034 and the caller was saying something about a 30% discount linked to covid on bills going forward - he sent 2 texts and wanted me to read back the one time code which aroused  suspicion.  As soon as I ended the call I had a 2nd call from 01233 466025 referring to the 1st one and asking for the code - I said I was not giving the code until I had verified that it was not a fraud.  I tried calling on 202 but the automated system seemed to be unable to recognise the words "attempted fraud".  Is there a genuine offer for 30% reduction in bills or was this an attempted fraud please.  We checked the numbers are both came up as neutral on the fraud checker.

Thanks in advance

[Cleoriff · Accepted solution]

Hi @EknReds 

It's a scam. https://who-called.co.uk/Number/01245892034 

Block the number and report it free to 7726.

DO NOT follow any links or enter any information.

O2 advice here   https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/phishing-and-smishing

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

[EknReds]

thank you very much for the prompt reply - that confirmed my gut instincts that it was not "right"

[Cleoriff]

@EknReds 

You're welcome 😉

[JamesbBuffallo]

Yes I had this from 0161 524 3075