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dw5
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Received a call from +44 161 524 7867 , Indian sounding accent, saying from O2, asking for amount of my last Bill, to offer discount.  I thought O2 should know the amount of my last bill and hung up.  The caller rang straight back, I didn't pick up.  The number appears to be Manchester.  I might be reaching the end of my contract.  How do I know about new offers?

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MI5
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@dw5 

It's a well known scam.
Block the number and do not follow any links.
Forward the scam text or number 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

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)

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MI5
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@dw5 

It's a well known scam.
Block the number and do not follow any links.
Forward the scam text or number 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

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)
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@dw5 Never agree to anything from a cold call, no matter who they say they are. This doesn't just apply to O2. It's across the board for any cold call. Whatever accent you think they may or may not have shouldn't be of any relevance. People from all nationalities live and work in the UK in all industries.

Take a look at this guide to show you how to look for any offers available to you: 

How-to guide: My O2 - O2 Community

I DO NOT WORK FOR O2



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