Text message potential scam

[Andrewmb]

Just had a couple messages through from a contact regarding them sending a photo/video and to click link and input number and code which then gets sent? Assume this is a scam ?

[Andrewmb]

I've sent you an EE Photo/Video Message. Go to https://eeuk.mms.ee.co.uk/eeuk/ Your message is valid for 7 days

[XRaySpeX]

No, it isn't!  It's EE informing you of an MMS sent to you that your phone isn't set up for. You 1st receive a text asking you to pick up an MMS at that link followed by a 2nd text later with the pwd.

For most phones, you can download the MMS settings needed from the online set up tool , so you can receive MMS directly w/out being directed to EE's d/load site.

[Andrewmb]

Thanks for replying…. iPhone not on the list however of phones to select…



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[Jon_K]

Hi @Andrewmb.

Have you tried viewing the MMS message through the link in the text?

Jon

[Andrewmb]

At the time I didn’t have the password but then the link stopped being a link in the text ( if that makes sense ) received 2 more texts overnight but again, link not working as a link - I haven’t tried using the password that was sent

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[Schockwave]

@Andrewmb , Have you checked in settings then go to messages and make sure that MMS Messaging is allowed, you should then receive it, not sure, but that may be the problem, might be worth checking.

[Andrewmb]

Thank you 👍 all sorted now - thanks for the replies

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[Christopher_G]

Thanks for letting us know, @Andrewmb. 

Glad you're sorted. 🙂

Chris

[XRaySpeX]

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