40% off scam got me or nearly did

Its_Erik · ‎17-10-2023

I was called by someone claiming to be from O2 and offering 40% off. I was fooled for a while as I've had similar genuine calls from Virgin. I made the mistake of giving them a code and they changed my password. I realised my error and hung up and changed my password. Looking at my account I cannot see anything wrong, there are no orders placed.

Do I need to take further action? I reported the numbers to 7726

MI5 · ‎17-10-2023

@Its_Erik

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
https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Welcome-News/Scam-Alert-Vishing-Smishing-amp-Phishing-Megaguide/td-p/1...

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