Random Scam texts

AlanRN · ‎23-09-2020

Good afternoon,

I’m getting some random scam messages using bank names and PayPal.
Is there a way to stop that or to report them?
The texts are from mobile, and the url mentioned are all fake stuff.

MI5 · ‎23-09-2020

@AlanRN

Block the numbers and report them free to 7726.
DO NOT follow any links or enter any information.
O2 advice here https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/phishing-and-smishing-advice
https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
How to block a number:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062352/
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201229

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Cleoriff · ‎23-09-2020

Hi @AlanRN

Many scams going round, sadly!

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

Veritas Numquam Perit

Marjo · ‎25-09-2020

Hi there @AlanRN , hope you're having a nice Friday so far and looking forward to the weekend!

Thanks for coming to the community to post about this. Hopefully you got all the information and advice you needed above, but don't hesitate to pop back in anytime if you need any further help.