Scam

[Freebird3]

Can anyone tell me I this is a scam?

I got a call yesterday & didn't believe it was O2 so hung up & today I got this text supposedly from O2.

"We've been trying to get in touch about a great offer for you.

Thinking about adding an extra line for yourself or a family member to your account? Do it today and you could save 20%.

Ring us free on 03333448362 to find out more.

Terms apply. To stop texts call 2220."

[Bambino]

@Freebird3 

It's a well known scam. Never respond to a cold call or text.
Block the number and report it free to 7726.
Don’t open any links or enter any information.
O2 advice here:

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/phishing-and-smishing-advice
https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/unwanted-calls-and-messages
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

[Enlli]

Dug this out on a Google Search

Our vigilant and trustworthy community has reported that the phone number 03333446972 is primarily associated with O2 scam calls . The callers are reported to be pretending to be from O2 , and their primary motive is to trick users into giving personal information or making fraudulent purchases

Maybe on of O2s (un) Trusted Partners

Block the number and forward the text to 7726 

Ignore

[pgn]

A quick Google search reveals it to be most likely a scam, @Freebird3 

https://who-called.co.uk/Number/03333446972

[Freebird3]

I thought so but thanks to all for the confirmation & the prompt response.

Cheers

[RunrigForever]

I've had one recently asking for my dob (Date of Birth) ..... = ..... not very professionally thought out SCAM, but then I wasn't born yesterday ... & ... I have, earlier in the year, unwittingly been taken in, by what the police found out to be a bunch of youngish natives from Nigeria. A sophisticated SCAM they said ... & ... with my son and my clever, kind daughter-in-law acting on my behalf verbally, in writing, using IT devices ... well ... I was very very Ill when I'd found out how stupidly I'd been taken in by these unscrupulous people ... the look of pure disgust on my son's face in my living room ... is ... something I will never, ever forget. He called me 'An IDIOT' ... ... ... The Banks Have A Very Large Sum Of Money Put Aside To Help ... = ... my very much loved son took my laptop ...  & ... phone. All the evidence was there for the Banks 'Fraud Squad' to see ... & ... the Police ... ... ... ... ... I really really truly believe in my son's heart it is something he will never ever forget & hold against me forever (never to be actually mentioned between him & me though) & my daughter-in-law who really was an absolute star 😞

THEY STOLE OTHER PEOPLES IDENTITIES ..... UNSCRUPULOUS TEENAGERS = NATIVES OF NIGERIA, IN AFRICA = STILL A 3RD WORLD CONTINENT.

POSITIVE OUTCOME OF ALL THE ABOVE FOR ME WAS / IS ... = ... ALL MY MONEY LOST WAS 'RESTORED TO ME' ... & ... IS IN A VERY VERY SAFE PLACE ..... = ..... VERY PAINFUL LESSON LEARNED.