Scam/Fraud
2 months ago
Pretending to be O2, wanting email address and 6 figure code received via text.
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2 user reports
First reported 22 Jun 2026
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Last reported
2 months
ago
User Reports (2)
Scam/Fraud
2 months ago
Pretending to be o2
Reported caller:
Helen at o2
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