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Sky Q remote replacement - strange text message

Paul18361 — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:49:09 GMT

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone else had experienced below and it legitimate or not?

My Sky Q remote stopped working, new batteries and such ineffective so filled out online form on My Sky account for a replacement and got an email saying a replacement would be sent in 3-5 working days,

About 10 minutes later I got a text from Sky saying they'd received my request but "unfortunately we have not been able to process your request" and if I still required a replacement to call

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Still needing a remote and having done official form I called the number and got a bot first asking for Post Code, then asked if I was the main policy holder, then asked for my password (which I gave). It said it didn't recognise it and asked for the answer to my security question at which point I hung up. And then promptly changed my Sky password.

A Google search shows this number may be a scam, but now not sure if a replacement is coming or not?

Thanks

Paul

Moderator note: Removed phone number.

Re: Sky Q remote replacement - strange text message

Mr+Flibbles+86 — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:22:04 GMT

Hi there, I’ve escalated your post to our Community Messaging team who will invite you to a private chat shortly and help you with this.

Just look out for the colourful bubble to start the conversation.

Here's more information on how Community Messaging works - https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Did-you-know/Escalating-a-post-to-a-Sky-expert/ba-p/3711147

Re: Sky Q remote replacement - strange text message

NBramley — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:09:36 GMT

Hi I'm having the same problem as above person - My Sky Q remote stopped working, new batteries and such ineffective too and require a new one chatbot unhelpful and I can't see where I can order a replacement on app - not easy!!! And can't access my SkyTV channels with a universal remote...

Re: Sky Q remote replacement - strange text message

Laing1 — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:14:22 GMT

@NBramley wrote:

Hi I'm having the same problem as above person - My Sky Q remote stopped working, new batteries and such ineffective too and require a new one chatbot unhelpful and I can't see where I can order a replacement on app - not easy!!! And can't access my SkyTV channels with a universal remote...

@NBramley try following the link below

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/lost-stolen-damaged-sky-q-equipment#get-in-touch

Re: Sky Q remote replacement - strange text message

NBramley — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:23:03 GMT

Thanks filled in form - here's hoping

Re: Sky Q remote replacement - strange text message

APritch — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:02:36 GMT

I'm also having the same issue, three times I've ordered - last one was even through the AI chat.