Whilst you are correct that you can reset your password using a link
sent to your registered email address. It is also possible to do it
using a text to your mobile number. I ran through the same steps myself
as I was curious how they would be able t...
I see your point... might be worth doing as a precaution as you say.
What concerns me is looking at these forums this seems to be happening
quite frequently and that makes me wonder how the scammers are getting
lists of O2 customer phone numbers?
Interestingly the calls that I received came from the main O2 phone
number so nothing to report there. I still called O2 to let them know
and they said there wasn't anything they can do in my case (as I had
thwarted their attempt to access my account...
It's almost certainly a scam. I've had a few calls over the last couple
of days trying to get me to get through security and sent them a code
that would give them access to my account. What gives it away is that if
you suggest calling in on the main ...
My assumption (and let me know if you think i am incorrect) is that they
use the Reset Password option on the O2 website that asks for the number
to send a text message for security purposes. Once you then give them
that code they are able to reset t...