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O2 warns UK customers of convincing SIM card deactivation scam

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O2, a U.K. mobile carrier, has issued a warning about a sophisticated new text message scam targeting its customers. The fraudulent messages are designed to appear as if they originate from O2 and falsely claim that SIM cards will be deactivated due to unaccepted terms and conditions. Users are urged not to click on the provided links, which lead to fake websites designed to steal login credentials and potentially compromise other accounts. O2 advises customers to report suspicious texts to 7726 and to change passwords immediately if they have already interacted with the scam. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a specific scam targeting customers of a mobile carrier, which falls under a 'tool' or 'other' category rather than a core AI release or significant industry event.

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O2 warns UK customers of convincing SIM card deactivation scam

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · David Phelan, Senior Contributor ·

    O2 Warns Customers Not To Fall For Convincing New Phone Text Scam

    Convincing text message has forced U.K. carrier O2 to warn its users to be on high alert. The text is designed to look like it comes from the carrier itself.

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