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Jaydriver
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I've just had a phone call from someone saying they are from o2 and saying they are going to give me a 40% discount on my tariff for 12 months. All I have to do is click on the link in the text they will send me. Is this a scam?

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Enlli
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Yes. 100% and clicking on that link will enable them to take over your account, change some details and order a phone 

Block the number and forward it to 7726

Phishing, Smishing & Scams. Latest info & advice. 

This is not O2 and we are all customers here similar to yourself and cannot answer account type queries.

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Enlli
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Yes. 100% and clicking on that link will enable them to take over your account, change some details and order a phone 

Block the number and forward it to 7726

Phishing, Smishing & Scams. Latest info & advice. 

This is not O2 and we are all customers here similar to yourself and cannot answer account type queries.
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TallTrees
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YES SCAM

WELL DONE FOR CHECKING HERE FIRST @Jaydriver 

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HAPPINESS IS BEE SHAPED

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MI5
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@Jaydriver 

It's a well known scam.
Forward the scam 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
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/scams/7726-reporting-scam...

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.

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Hello, I have had several calls from someone saying they are from 02 offering me 50% discount on my bill for 6 months as I am a good customer……….

 

Is this a scam????

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MI5
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@Scam8 wrote:

Hello, I have had several calls from someone saying they are from 02 offering me 50% discount on my bill for 6 months as I am a good customer……….

 

Is this a scam????


Obviously yes.

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.

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