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[Corby37]

I have received a text message from o2 saying they have been unable to take payment for my mobile phone but when I loggon to my account it states that I am paid up until middle of october, is this a fraud text does any one know?

[jonsie · Accepted solution]

@Corby37 

It's a well known scam.
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.actionfraud.police.uk/

[TallTrees]

Hello there @Corby37 

A SCAM don't click on any links.

Well done for checking here first.

Always consider a scam when you get a "funny" text 

WELCOME TO THE O2 Community Forum

Good Luck and best wishes TallTrees

[MI5]

@Corby37 

O2 will NEVER text you from a mobile number.