Don't Lose Your Reward Points! Scammers Cash In on Bogus Prizes
If you've received a text message congratulating you on earning almost 13,000 points from your mobile provider, it's likely a scam. The message may appear legitimate because it comes from an operator with a rewards scheme, but the reality is far more sinister.
The messages are sent via RCS, a type of messaging that allows for more advanced features than SMS, and are designed to trick you into clicking on a link that promises prizes such as high-end appliances. However, once you click, you're redirected to a fake website that looks legitimate but is actually a phishing site.
Scammers use this tactic to extract your bank details, which they can then exploit for financial gain. To avoid falling victim to these scams, it's essential to be cautious when receiving messages about rewards or prizes from your mobile provider.
The latest scam involves fake texts claiming to be from EE and Vodafone, promising prizes from their rewards schemes. However, both EE and Vodafone deny having a points-for-rewards scheme.
If you receive such a message, don't click on the link. Instead, report the spam by highlighting it and pressing the "report spam" button on your mobile. You can also forward the message to 7726 free of charge.
If you did supply personal details online, contact your bank immediately and report the incident to Report Fraud (formerly Action Fraud). Don't let these scammers take advantage of your trust; stay vigilant and protect yourself from falling victim to their tactics.
If you've received a text message congratulating you on earning almost 13,000 points from your mobile provider, it's likely a scam. The message may appear legitimate because it comes from an operator with a rewards scheme, but the reality is far more sinister.
The messages are sent via RCS, a type of messaging that allows for more advanced features than SMS, and are designed to trick you into clicking on a link that promises prizes such as high-end appliances. However, once you click, you're redirected to a fake website that looks legitimate but is actually a phishing site.
Scammers use this tactic to extract your bank details, which they can then exploit for financial gain. To avoid falling victim to these scams, it's essential to be cautious when receiving messages about rewards or prizes from your mobile provider.
The latest scam involves fake texts claiming to be from EE and Vodafone, promising prizes from their rewards schemes. However, both EE and Vodafone deny having a points-for-rewards scheme.
If you receive such a message, don't click on the link. Instead, report the spam by highlighting it and pressing the "report spam" button on your mobile. You can also forward the message to 7726 free of charge.
If you did supply personal details online, contact your bank immediately and report the incident to Report Fraud (formerly Action Fraud). Don't let these scammers take advantage of your trust; stay vigilant and protect yourself from falling victim to their tactics.
! I get those texts all the time and my first instinct is to click on it thinking its legit but then I remember what happened last year when I almost fell for one and had to change my passwords 
. Anyway, if you see that message from EE or Vodafone, don't believe it 
! Just hit report spam and forward the text to 7726 - so easy peasy 
. Also, gotta say how disappointed I am in scammers who can't come up with anything original instead of going for these same old tactics 
#ScamAlert #BeCautious #ReportSpam
u guys r gettin scammed left & right 
i just got a message saying i won 10k points from my mobile provider but its def a phishing site 
i always thought ee & vodafone had rewards schemes but idk if thats true now 
whats the point of even havin rewards if scammers r just gonna use it 2 scam ppl? 
shouldnt mobile providers just be clear about whats goin on 
anyway, if ur gettin a message like this dont click on no link 
OMG I just found out about this and I'm literally kicking myself for not being more careful a while back! I got one of those texts like 3 months ago and I didn't even think twice about clicking on the link... Luckily, my bank's customer service caught it before they could do anything with my info. Lesson learned: always report spam ASAP and don't fall for "too good to be true" prizes 
u dont need 2 click on no link or supply ur personal details its all about keeping urself safe 
! Can't believe they think we'll fall for this old trick again. Okay, so if you get one of these texts, just don't click on the link, 'kay? That's all the info you need. If it looks suspicious, report it immediately 
! If you get a text that's supposed to be from your mobile provider but sounds too good to be true, trust me, it probably is 
. These scammers are trying to trick you into giving them all your bank details so they can ruin your credit score. And the worst part? They're using RCS messages to make it look legit 
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. stay vigilant and protect urself! 
. Stay vigilant, folks! We can't let these scammers take advantage of us 
these scammers are tryin to trick u into clickin on links that are actually phishing sites u don't wanna give out ur bank deets for nothin' 
and btw 7726 is the number to forward those texts not 10 mins ago i was thinkin of sendin one to my mom about gettin a free iPhone lol
just highlight & click report spam. gotta keep those scammers on their toes 
. It's crazy how scammers think they can just trick people into clicking on fake links, but I guess we should be proud of ourselves for being cautious 
Anyway, it's always good to be cautious when receiving messages like this, so thanks for the heads up. I'll make sure to report any suspicious spam my phone receives 
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