{"id":44830,"date":"2022-01-14T13:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T13:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/8388a297-478a-4e70-b582-ea0a43318fe6"},"modified":"2022-01-14T13:21:00","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T13:21:00","slug":"cold-calling-02-scam-artists-are-offering-40-plan-discounts-free-phone-contracts-for-your-security-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/cold-calling-02-scam-artists-are-offering-40-plan-discounts-free-phone-contracts-for-your-security-code\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold-calling 02 scam artists are offering 40% plan discounts, free phone contracts for your security code"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new 02 scam targeting customers in the United Kingdom is offering ridiculous discounts and phone plans in return for your one-time security codes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Having been the recipient of a cold call from a delightful scam artist today, I&#8217;ll hand it to them: the lure is strong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At a time when the cost of living is rising in the United Kingdom, many of us are worried about the looming energy price cap disaster, and finances are often stretched thin &#8212; the prospect of being the lucky customer eligible for a discount of 35% to 40% on your phone plan is an attractive one.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>At least, that&#8217;s what the <em>very nice man<\/em> on the end of the phone tried to sell me.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>The phone call came from Ballygawley in Northern Ireland. The scammer (let&#8217;s call him James, since that appears to be one of the personas used, according to reports based on the number), sounded delighted in informing me that I was able to take advantage of a substantial discount on my plan.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>Even before he&#8217;d finished his pitch, I received a text message which is legitimate 02 communication &#8212; a one-time code that customers can use to access their accounts if they forget their password, for example.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<figure class=\"image image-large shortcode-image\"><span class=\"img aspect-set \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/cold-calling-02-scam-artists-are-offering-40-plan-discounts-free-phone-contracts-for-your-security-code\/\" class=\"lazy\" alt=\"screenshot-2022-01-14-at-13-01-23.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"470\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/028d4e6e138287bc46942c4c837e9e3719b41b75\/2022\/01\/14\/accc94b8-baa6-411e-845b-8ff416414825\/screenshot-2022-01-14-at-13-01-23.png?width=470&amp;fit=bounds&amp;auto=webp\"><\/span><noscript><span class=\"img aspect-set \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/028d4e6e138287bc46942c4c837e9e3719b41b75\/2022\/01\/14\/accc94b8-baa6-411e-845b-8ff416414825\/screenshot-2022-01-14-at-13-01-23.png?width=470&amp;fit=bounds&amp;auto=webp\" class alt=\"screenshot-2022-01-14-at-13-01-23.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"470\"><\/span><\/noscript><figcaption><span class=\"caption\"><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is how the scam works: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The cold caller asks if you want to take advantage of the discount&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>At the same time, the scammer visits the 02 sign in page, types in your phone number, and asks for a one-time code to access your account<\/li>\n<li>In order to apply the discount, they -only- need the code they have just sent to your handset<\/li>\n<li>If you hand over the code, they can then access your details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"image image-large shortcode-image\"><span class=\"img aspect-set \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/cold-calling-02-scam-artists-are-offering-40-plan-discounts-free-phone-contracts-for-your-security-code\/\" class=\"lazy\" alt=\"screenshot-2022-01-14-at-13-14-07.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"470\" data-original=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8351bff86736ae5c371d5c7e6b19db318495d3e6\/2022\/01\/14\/6514faea-c725-4129-b3f5-f02aa63c26a1\/screenshot-2022-01-14-at-13-14-07.png?width=470&amp;fit=bounds&amp;auto=webp\"><\/span><noscript><span class=\"img aspect-set \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8351bff86736ae5c371d5c7e6b19db318495d3e6\/2022\/01\/14\/6514faea-c725-4129-b3f5-f02aa63c26a1\/screenshot-2022-01-14-at-13-14-07.png?width=470&amp;fit=bounds&amp;auto=webp\" class alt=\"screenshot-2022-01-14-at-13-14-07.png\" height=\"auto\" width=\"470\"><\/span><\/noscript><figcaption><span class=\"caption\"><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"sharethrough-top placeholder\"> <\/section>\n<p>To try and make it appear legitimate, James also told me I would receive a paper document in 24 to 48 hours outlining my <em>amazing <\/em>discount. I had to move quickly though and <em>could I please<\/em> give him the code.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>James wasn&#8217;t particularly happy when I called him out on the scam and tried to defend himself by saying that they are &#8220;only allowed to ask customers if they want the promotion,&#8221; but if I didn&#8217;t want it, to have a good day.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>I said I hoped he had the day he deserves, and after being called some interesting names laden with profanity, that was the end of the call.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>He was incredibly pushy and made repeat requests for the code. For those that receive this form of scam call, especially if they are vulnerable, not tech-savvy, or elderly, the immediate ping of a text message could be taken as a legitimate aspect of a carrier service call.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>The number, <a href=\"https:\/\/who-calls.me.uk\/phone\/02885017468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-component=\"externalLink\">028 8501 7468<\/a>, has been searched numerous times since November. Reports suggest the team has also impersonated Carphone Warehouse and Three, and are offering discounts, new phone contracts, and a 100% discount on phone charges. Worth keeping an eye out for &#8212; and as always, you should never hand over these details. If in doubt, cut the call and ring your service provider directly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3> Previous and related coverage <\/h3>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Have a tip?<\/strong> Get in touch securely via WhatsApp | Signal at +447713 025 499, or over at Keybase: charlie0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p> READ MORE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/cold-calling-02-scam-artists-are-offering-40-plan-discounts-free-phone-contracts-for-your-security-code\/#ftag=RSSbaffb68\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>They don&#8217;t seem to like it when you call them out, though.<br \/>\nREAD MORE HERE&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-zdnet-security"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is 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