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Anyone with a Mobile Phone Issued Warning over Text Messages You Cannot Ignore

Virgin Media O2 blocked over 600 million scam texts targeting UK smartphone users in 2025, urging vigilance against evolving threats.
The surge in scams stems from fraudsters exploiting trending topics like fake prizes, recruitment offers, parking fines, and mis-sold car finance claims.
Common scams include the emotionally manipulative 'Hi Mum/Hi Dad' text, fake parking fine alerts linking to fraudulent sites, and recruitment scams promising flexible part-time jobs.
Murray Mackenzie, Virgin Media O2’s fraud director, explained that scammers are moving beyond traditional methods by quickly adapting to current events and focusing their efforts on vulnerable individuals.
Virgin Media O2 advises users to report suspicious texts for free to 7726 to help identify new scam trends and reduce fraud impact nationwide.

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Virgin Media O2 issues scam warning after increase in 'suspicious' text messages

Virgin Media O2 has warned Brits to be extra vigilant after an increase in "suspicious" text message scams during August.

7 months ago·York, United Kingdom

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Anyone with a mobile phone issued warning over text messages you cannot ignore

Virgin Media O2 says it has already blocked more than 600 million scam texts from reaching customers this year but attacks are continuing

7 months ago·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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O2 issues urgent warning over surge in text message scams

The network o2 is warning millions of mobile users to be on the lookout for a new batch of text message scams - and this alert it not one to ignore.

7 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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O2 issues urgent text message warning and you'll pay a heavy price for ignoring it - The Mirror

O2 is warning millions of UK users to watch out for a new batch of text message scams. Don't ignore this new alert.

7 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom 7 months ago on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

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