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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 this year amid rising recruitment, prize, and emotional "Hi mum" scams exploiting UK smartphone users.
- 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.
·County Durham, United Kingdom
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