Scam texts

[CraigSymons]

Hi
Think this scam has started up again with a different phone number. 07946 852396
O2:We were unable to process your latest payment. In order to avoid fees, please update your information via: [mod edit: removed to ensure safety]

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@CraigSymons 

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.

[MI5]

@CraigSymons 

Could you also edit the link you posted on here so no one else can click on it please.

[CraigSymons]

Hi M15 I tried sending it to that number but it just fails to send. Link has already been removed.

[MI5]

@CraigSymons 

No worries, sometimes you can't send messages to shortcodes, it depends on your account settings.

The number they use changes daily anyway but I'll tag @LukasB to report the number internally.