Scam text

[Shinysinead]

Hi, 

Could you tell me if this is a scam text please? Sent from 66033.

Hi from EE. Your current plan gives you access to our newest 5G standalone network. To get the best experience from your service, you would benefit from replacing your SIM, free of charge. This will ensure you get the most from our award-winning network and you are ready to take advantage of future network enhancements. Your mobile number won't change. Reply YES to get started. Thanks

[Shinysinead]

Hi, 

Could you tell me if this is a scam text please?

Sent from 66033

Hi from EE. Your current plan gives you access to our newest 5G standalone network. To get the best experience from your service, you would benefit from replacing your SIM, free of charge. This will ensure you get the most from our award-winning network and you are ready to take advantage of future network enhancements. Your mobile number won't change. Reply YES to get started. Thanks

[XRaySpeX · Accepted solution]

Sounds kosher. It comes from a shortcode that EE uses & there's no suspect link to click in it.

EE are currently prompting some customers with older SIMs to upgrade so they can benefit from 5G Standalone,

See Using 5G Standalone for benefits.

[Shinysinead]

Thank you!

[Shinysinead]

When I reply Yes as it advises it says it will cause charges on my mobile account. Surely this shouldn't happen if directly from EE? Thanks

[Rach_H]

Hi @Shinysinead 

Welcome to the Community!

I understand your concern about receiving spam messages, but I can confirm that this is a message from EE regarding 5G standalone. If yu would feel more comfortable upgrading your SIM with one of our guides then you absolutely can reach out to them, and they'll be happy to help.

Rach

[XRaySpeX]

Thanks! You're welcome 🙂 ! Glad I could be of assistance & trust it is now sorted.

[Shinysinead]

Hi, thank you. When I try to reply Yes it says the message will cause a charge to my account. Surely this can't be right? Thanks

[Ali_A]

Hi @Shinysinead 

Does the message that pops up have an image of some coins, with the option to Cancel / Send? 

If so that is a standard generic warning shown by your mobile device that will pop up for all messages you send to any 4/5/6 digit number, irrespective of the cost of the message. 
These numbers are called "Short-code" numbers and are often used for alternative services, such as competitions and information, which can incur a charge outside of your free-to-send SMS allowance. 

Ali 

[Shinysinead]

Thank you! I didn't realise it popped up for all of those numbers.