O2 Text Message

[IB19]

Hi all

I got a text message today, 8 days after my monthly bill payments stating O2 couldn't process my payment. This is incorrect as on myO2 there is no outstanding balance and it came out of my bank account 8 days ago. The number who sent me the message was +447495640042.

Has anyone had this before? Is this an O2 number even?

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@IB19 

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
O2 never text from a mobile number.

[madasaf1sh]

@IB19

That number range doesnt belong to o2 it's assigned to EE

It's a well known phishing attempt.

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

[MI5]

Indeed