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[Ellie123]

I have received the following text today...

Your mobile phone bill is overdue. 42.92 GBP is outstanding. We'll add a late payment charge of 3.50 GBP to your next bill if you don't pay in the next four days. To stop this call 2729 free from your mobile or 0800 588 4217. Please have your card details ready. Alternatively you can pay online click [mod edit: removed to ensure safety] and select pay bill. Thanks

I have read mixed responses on if this is legit or not. I'm no longer with 02, upgraded last month and paid off the early upgrade fee (did this with carphone warehouse before their agreement ended). Nothing showing on my o2 account as I don't have one and I've definitely paid the upgrade fee etc. I obviously can't get through to o2 to ask about this. Has anyone had this recently and could shed some light? Thanks

[jonsie]

Its a scam

https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Other-Products-and-Services/Coronavirus-Covid-19-Community-Help-and-Su...

[Cleoriff · Accepted solution]

@Ellie123 

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

[Bambino]

@Ellie123 Please remove the link you have posted. In your post go to Options, then the drop down for Edit Reply.

*Flagged as well*