This was an O2 call, certainly not fraudulent – I even used it to settle my bill.
O2 Payment Calls: Scam or Legit?
Summary — +4480090202172
Expert Opinion
Be cautious with unsolicited calls or texts from this number, as they often signal potential fraud despite some legitimate uses. Many reports highlight scams impersonating O2's payment team, urging you to share details or click links—always verify independently via official O2 channels like 202 from your O2 phone or the My O2 app. Legitimate O2 contacts, such as for overdue bills, won't demand immediate sensitive info over unsolicited messages; if in doubt, hang up and ring O2 directly. Block and report suspicious activity to Action Fraud to curb these nuisances. Genuine interactions feel straightforward, but scammers exploit trust in brands like O2, so double-check everything to safeguard your finances.
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Recent Reports for 80090202172
It's not O2; the number is linked to scammers.
Definitely an O2 line; I’ve called it myself many times.
This is a genuine O2 line; a friend and I called it suspecting a scam, but it turned out to be authentic, though it felt a bit shady – perhaps O2 could improve their system.
From my experience the number appears safe; I found it listed as the Payment Management team in the My O2 app and used it for a billing query. The operator requested an SMS authentication code, which felt odd since O2 normally warns not to share such codes. Nevertheless the issue was resolved, suggesting it was genuine O2 support. Likely many negative posts stem from spoofed SMS pretending to be from this number, so stay cautious with texts but calls you initiate seem legitimate.
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Looks safe.
The number appears linked to an O2 scam letter that circulates to households every few months, always demanding the same £1,279. I reported it to O2 a year ago, yet it keeps resurfacing – I just received two identical letters today. I wish the firms, banks, police and post office would work together to hunt these scammers down.
I was sent a payment notice that involved debt collectors after I had already fallen victim to a scam.
4480090202172
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I received a letter containing this number for contacting them about an outstanding bill, but the account had been set up fraudulently, prompting the bank to intervene and a fraud report was filed.
The O2 billing team called, but I have no O2 account; I hung up and blocked the number.
I phoned O2 customer service twice; the first call dropped midway. After explaining the two calls to MOPH, I checked here and some claimed it was O2 regarding payment queries, others said it was a scam. Both operators confirmed O2 never contacts customers about their accounts. So I was relieved and blocked the scam.
A scam posing as O2 promised six months free service, tried to harvest my details, sounded like an Indian call centre, couldn’t confirm my name and became abusive when questioned.
That number turned out to be a scam even though O2 listed it as a completely safe payment line. O2 never received my payment and later slapped a £6 late fee, which has since been withdrawn from my account. Consider switching your network provider!
Claiming to be Three while actually representing O2.
Indeed the number is legitimate, but I waited over 28 minutes on the first two attempts, then a quiet foreign‑accented voice hung up. I’m being cut off for non‑payment despite a second direct debit from O2, so I need urgent assistance. After more than 24 minutes on the third try, I’m hoping my battery lasts and someone finally answers. It feels like many customer‑service lines – some are poor, some even worse. I’d like to pay for the promised SIM, but I’m unsure if I’ll ever receive it, especially since nobody picks up. I’ve been on hold for 27 minutes; perhaps this is Vodafone.
Indeed, it's an authentic O2 overdue payment line. I had an issue with my monthly payment being returned for unknown reasons, and O2 texts this number as part of their usual messages. I called, paid via the automated service and the restriction on my phone was lifted.
It routes you to a recorded top‑up line that sounds like O2’s, asking you to add credit or provide card details. I’ve never been contacted by this number to request a top‑up, I normally dial 4444 for that, and the whole thing feels like a scam.
Two calls arrived within minutes claiming to be from O2's payment system, but because I don’t hold an O2 account, it looks like a scam.
Turns out it's legit; I also assumed it was a scam and my bank blocked my card until I spoke to someone, only to discover O2 were simply upgrading their system.
Beware of a fake O2 text claiming a direct debit was cancelled; don’t click the link. When I called the number it seemed to originate from Asia, the caller was unintelligible and never identified as O2, so I hung up.
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