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Unsolicited Airtime PIN by SMS - why?

DebDragon
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Hi, I'm on a pay monthly contract using my own handset. I have just had a PIN out of the blue from "Airtime". I have no idea why or whether I should be concerned that somebody is using my phone number somewhere? I've tried a Google search but with no firm answer. Can anyone advise please?

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@DebDragon 

If you haven't requested it just delete and ignore.

Most likely that someone entered your number by mistake.

Scammers do try that tactic but it is usually associated with a phone call offering a discount or something else desirable.

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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@DebDragon 

If you haven't requested it just delete and ignore.

Most likely that someone entered your number by mistake.

Scammers do try that tactic but it is usually associated with a phone call offering a discount or something else desirable.

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.
Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.
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Thanks MI5, I did receive some calls around the same time which my spam detection blocked! 

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That explains it then @DebDragon 👍

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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