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I’m an idiot. Fallen for a text scam. What do I need to do?

9 replies

TickledOnion · 07/04/2020 17:45

Got an text looking like it was from o2 claiming that my payment didn’t go through. My card runs out in May so I stupidly thought it was genuine. I clicked on the link, entered my password, name and address and was about to enter my bank card details when I realised what it was. I’m such an idiot. So what do I need to do to fix this? Just change my password? Anything else?

OP posts:
DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 07/04/2020 19:00

Tell the bank right away, then follow their instructions.

DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 07/04/2020 19:00

Oh, and tell O2 as well.

GreenTulips · 07/04/2020 19:01

Start changing all your passwords if they are shared

milienhaus · 07/04/2020 19:01

I got that too and thought it was very convincing! Sorry for the lack of advice, just wanted to say I don’t think you’re an idiot and I nearly clicked it too.

CollaborativeBee · 07/04/2020 19:03

if you have online banking, transfer your money to any other account if you can.

TickledOnion · 07/04/2020 19:12

I didn’t give them my card details so is that all necessary?

OP posts:
wowjustwowyes17262 · 07/04/2020 19:13

Yes just incase it monitors your keystrokes.
Personally I’d wipe your phone and reload everything

safariboot · 07/04/2020 19:27

Change your password ASAP from a device you trust, preferably not your phone.

If you use the same password on any other websites or services, change it there too. (And the irritation of changing it on a dozen places should teach you not to reuse passwords!)

Samtsirch · 07/04/2020 19:36

Please don’t feel an idiot OP, they are professional criminals and incredibly convincing.
Have you informed O2 that this is happening ?

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