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Is this a phishing scam?

BikerDon — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:22:07 GMT

Just received this text, looks dodgy but the URL looks genuine....

>> Hello, BT here. Fancy getting your hands on free tickets to exclusive sporting events and concerts?

After a year of helping all our customers stay connected online, we're celebrating re-connecting in person.

Opt in to latest news and updates from the BT family - that's BT, EE and Plusnet - for your chance to win.

Terms Apply. Text STOP to 61998 to opt out of all text message marketing.

Re: Is this a phishing scam?

jac_95 — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:25:59 GMT

I believe that is genuine and the url is too.

For numbers BT use for messages please see https://www.bt.com/help/landline/i-ve-just-got-a-text-from-61998-or-60204--is-this-a-genuine-mess

Re: Is this a phishing scam?

Carlusha — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:03:38 GMT

@BikerDon @jac_95

Can you imagine BT handing out free tickets? If they are, then why haven't I or my family had any offers?

It is common to spoof both numbers and web sites.

I hope you didn't provide any security information but, in saying this, I could be wrong.

Re: Is this a phishing scam?

-Richie- — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:17:17 GMT

It's legit, I got the same one, sender was BT, it also confirmed the end of the BT account number and BT ID
I'm not a sports fan so I binned it though, if you enter good luck 🙂