Avoid replying to the text; Southern Water was hit by a cyber‑attack last year that stole a lot of data.
Beware mobile messages from utilities!
Summary — +447786203126
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Reports of texts from this number reveal conflicting claims about its legitimacy, with some linking it to Southern Water and others to South East Water, amid concerns over a prior cyber attack on the former. Mobile-originated messages heighten suspicion, as utilities typically use landlines or emails for secure outreach. Scam risks loom large if links are clicked, potentially delivering malware or phishing attempts. Verification is essential: cross-check via official websites or direct calls to the company, avoiding any response to the message. Forward suspicious texts to authorities like Action Fraud for investigation. Stay vigilant against unsolicited contacts purporting to be from essential services—better safe than compromised.
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Referring back to my earlier note that questioned the authenticity of texts from this number, I’ve now confirmed it was genuinely from the South East Water messaging team.
Exercise extreme caution with unsolicited texts – links may harbour malware. Verify via the Southern Water website or your account, and if it proves fraudulent, forward a screenshot to …
It claimed to be Southern Water, which I’d label unsafe.
Receiving a text from South East Water on a mobile (+44 7786 203126) rather than a known landline—or an email—should raise suspicion; avoid clicking any links. They pose as ‘the messaging team’, which is dubious.
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