topic Re: Poss Scam in Security

Poss Scam

GAE55 — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 14:19:39 GMT

Just had a phone call from Bulgaria +359 88 7770976 telling me my SIM card would block in 24 hrs.

my answer is pretty u printable but basically said it was rubbish and they were scammers. Just a warning that yet another scam out there nd to make eye aware

Re: Poss Scam

Schockwave — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:33:05 GMT

Hello @GAE55 ,

Welcome to the community,

Well done for hanging up, as the SIM card will not be blocked, that is absolute rubbish and as EE only have customer support in the §uk, that is definitely a scam, thank you for the warning, as some customers may get taking in by that, plenty of scammers about.

Re: Poss Scam

Chris_B — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:39:55 GMT

@GAE55 You can report the number by texting CALL to 7726 then forward that number when prompted.

You can also use that same number to forward scam text then number that’s sent that text when prompted

Re: Poss Scam

Leanne_T — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:12:25 GMT

Hi there @GAE55

Thanks for coming to the community and making us aware of the call.

Please report the scam call using the Report a scam call form. Your report is sent to our partner Hiya, who will use the your feedback to improve call protection in the future.

The Online Security: Avoid and Prevent Scams page has information on how to report any scam calls, texts or emails you may receive.

Leanne.