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1. www.which.co.uk › news › article5 text scams to watch out for - Which? News

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   Jan 10, 2024 · 1. Fake bank texts. A scam text impersonating HSBC. A typical recent example of a fake bank text claims to be from HSBC. It's sent from a random mobile number and tells you that you’ve spent a certain amount of money at a particular brand.

2. www.moneyhelper.org.uk › en › blogHow to spot and report fake text message and smishing scams

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   Jun 7, 2021 · If you have received what you believe to be a fake text message or smishing scam, then you should report it to the company who allegedly sent you the message. This’ll give them the chance to alert other users to the risks.

3. www.which.co.uk › consumer-rights › adviceHow to deal with spam text messages - Which?

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   You can report spam or scam texts directly to your mobile phone provider free of charge by forwarding the text message to 7726. When you report a text you may get an automated response thanking you for the report and giving you further instructions if needed.

4. www.ncsc.gov.uk › report-scam-text-messageReport a scam text - NCSC

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   Nov 26, 2021 · Report a text message you think is a scam. Most phone providers are part of a scheme that allows customers to report suspicious text messages for free by forwarding it to 7726. If you forward a...

5. www.phriendlyphishing.com › blog › how-to-identify-aHow to Identify And Avoid A Text Scam - Phriendly Phishing

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   How to identify a fake text message. While it’s less common to receive scam text messages than email-based phishing attacks, they can be harder to spot given the very different format of texts. There are a few key ways to identify these attacks: You receive a text from an unusual phone number.

6. www.which.co.uk › consumer-rights › adviceHow to spot a messaging scam - Which?

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   Oct 21, 2024 · A scam text impersonating the DVLA. While these scam messages might appear legitimate at first, there are ways to spot the scam. 1. Message from an unknown number. Most organisations protect their 'Sender ID' so text messages should be from 'HSBC' or 'Royal Mail' instead of a generic phone number.

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   How do I spot a scam message?

   • Read more about how to spot a scam message in our free guide. You can report spam or scam texts directly to your mobile phone provider free of charge by forwarding the text message to 7726. When you report a text you may get an automated response thanking you for the report and giving you further instructions if needed.

   How to deal with spam text messages - Which?

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   How do I report a scam text?

   • How to report suspicious text messages, and what to do if you think you’ve responded to a scam text. Most phone providers are part of a scheme that allows customers to report suspicious text messages for free by forwarding it to 7726.

   Report a scam text - NCSC

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   How do mobile phone operators report spam & scam texts?

   • Most mobile phone operators now use 7726 to report spam and scam texts, which is free of charge. Once reported, operators can investigate the text and block numbers that are generating spam or scams on their networks. They can also use this information to inform the regulators.

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   How do I report a spam message from Virgin Media?

   • You can forward the message to shortcode 7726, you will then receive a response asking for the shortcode or long number that the spam message came from and Virgin Media will then investigate for you How to report a scam/smishing text? You can report to Action Fraud, either by calling 0300 123 2040, or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.

   What to do with scam texts (smishing) - Virgin Media Community

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   How do I know if a text is a scam?

   • To verify the legitimacy of a text, contact the company that it claims to be from directly or log in to your online account with the company using its official website. Don’t reply to the message as this will let the scammer know that the number is active. You report scam texts by forwarding the message to 7726.

   5 text scams to watch out for - Which? News

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   Can you report suspicious text messages for free?

   • Most phone providers are part of a scheme that allows customers to report suspicious text messages for free by forwarding it to 7726. If you forward a text to 7726, your provider can investigate the origin of the text and arrange to block or ban the sender, if it’s found to be malicious.

   Report a scam text - NCSC

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8. community.virginmedia.com › t5 › Digital-lifeWhat to do with scam texts (smishing) - Virgin Media ...

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   Jun 7, 2021 · How to report a scam/smishing text? You can report to Action Fraud, either by calling 0300 123 2040, or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk. How can I stay up to date on the latest known scam/smishing texts? We’ll update the latest info we have about known scam or smishing texts in our Security Matters board.