{"id":34263,"date":"2023-04-21T15:05:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T14:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/?p=34263"},"modified":"2023-04-21T15:05:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T14:05:11","slug":"top-5-most-common-fraud-texts-on-virgin-media-o2s-uk-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/04\/top-5-most-common-fraud-texts-on-virgin-media-o2s-uk-network.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Most Common Fraud Texts on Virgin Media O2’s UK Network"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mobile operator O2<\/a> (VMO2) has, after analysing and blocking tens of millions of malicious and fraudulent text (SMS) messages targeting its UK customers, revealed the top five most common fraud texts blocked on their network (firewall) in March 2023. Topping the table were texts from criminals posing as someone’s mum or dad.<\/p>\n

Overall, the top five types of scam texts listed below accounted for more than 95% of all scam messages, so it’s worth being aware of what they are. But we suspect that most people may have already had a run in with at least one of them at some point.<\/p>\n

As we’ve said before, if you\u2019ve received a scam call, you can report it to Action Fraud<\/strong><\/a>, which is the reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Reports of fraud and any other financial crime in Scotland should be made to Police Scotland via 101. Meanwhile, anyone who receives a suspicious text message should report it by forwarding the message to 7726<\/strong>, which directs the message to your operator.<\/p>\n

Liam Rawsthorne, Head of Fraud at Virgin Media<\/a> O2<\/a>, said: “We\u2019re working relentlessly to stop fraudsters in their tracks, helping keep our customers safer by blocking millions of spam texts and calls every month. The five most common texts blocked on our network show just how sophisticated scammers are, with these criminals always looking for new ways to reach their victim by posing as the people and businesses we trust<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

Top 5 Most Common Fraud Texts on O2<\/a>’s UK Network<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1.      <\/strong>Hi Mum\/Dad Texts<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Example texts blocked: <\/u><\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018Hey mum I\u2019ve smashed my phone, please message me on this number [NUMBER CHANGES] urgently x im texting of a friends phone.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018Hi Mum I\u2019m texting you off a friends phone I\u2019ve smashed mine and their phones about to die, can you message my new number asap it\u2019s [NUMBER CHANGES] x\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018Hi mum I had an incident today and my phones broken. please message me on this number on [NUMBER CHANGES] when you get this. Urgently xx\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018Hi Dad, I\u2019ve got a new number you can delete my old one 07925260385 Text me on it please\u2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2.      <\/strong>Fake delivery texts <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Example texts blocked:<\/u><\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018Evri: Your order 2A728GB is waiting at your Iocal depot, as nobody answered. To book a sIot, visit: hxxp:\/\/evri-local-depot.com\/arrange\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018RoyaIMaiI: Sorry we missed you today, Your package has been placed on hold, Your able to select a deIivery date, via: hxxp:\/\/redeliver-uk.com\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018DPD: Your package DPD89731002 has a \u00a32.99 unpaid shipping fee, to pay this now please visit: hxxp:\/\/uk.mydpdtrackdelivered.online\/\u2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.      <\/strong>Banking transactions or payment issues texts<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Example texts blocked:<\/u><\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018SatanderSecure: NEVER share this code, even with staff. OTP 935013 for transaction of \u00a3485.99 to Argos. Please call [NUMBER CHANGES] if this was not you\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018Your Apple Pay has been suspended due to suspicious transactions please visit hxxp:\/\/Securityauthentication.net to restore it\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018LIoyds: We have successfully received your request to add a (payee) on 27\/03. If this was not you contact us immediately on [NUMBER CHANGES]\u2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4.      <\/strong>Crypto or investing schemes texts<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Example text blocked<\/u><\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018Get Smarter with CGPTB \u2013 the AI-powered tradobot that delivers real-time insights and automated trade alerts. For info.  hxxp:\/\/6clicke.com\/<\/a>\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018Invite you to join the (BTC\/ETH) discussion group to teach you how to earn 1000-5000USDT in the encryption market. Click to join   hxxp:\/\/t.ly\/HAQ2o\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018Quant-AI invites you to achieve financial freedom on autopilot. Don\u2019t miss your rare spot. Make 509 GBP Daily hxxp:\/\/acsu.site\/eqomj  STOP to: 54857\u2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5.      <\/strong>Dodgy debt write off texts <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Example texts blocked:<\/u><\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018Khuram Send 6, you are eligible to use a government write-off program to pay off your debt. Click on hxxps:\/\/www.debtresolve.co.uk for FREE pack to BL2 3DG\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018Adrian , Records show you can write off up to 75% of your Debts. Freeze Interest\/Legal Action. Click on hxxps:\/\/www.debtresolve.co.uk for FREE pack to L66BY\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7       \u2018New Law means you can now write off debts your struggling to repay. Freeze Interest\/Fees to Apply reply YES\u2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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