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Discussion topic: i answered a text which i afterwards realised was a scam will my phone be hacked

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This message was authored by: Angiemu

i answered a text which i afterwards realised was a scam will my phone be hacked

I answered a text that i though was legitamate, but it turned out to be someone trying to get my details.  I initially gave name, address and credit card details thinking it was ok, they then texted me and asked me to call them, which i did not do,  they then texted an obscenity, then i realised it was dodgy.  Will my phone have been accessed, should i be concerned?   I have obviously stopped the card i gave them details of, phew!

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This message was authored by: 63johnw

Re: i answered a text which i afterwards realised was a scam will my phone be hacked

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Hi @Angiemu  your phone should be ok but did you give any passwords etc ? If so change your account logins. 

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This message was authored by: caesarome

Re: i answered a text which i afterwards realised was a scam will my phone be hacked

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Some advice from Sky can be found here:

 

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-scams-help

 

At the very least you need to contact your card company so they cancel the card and send you another one.

 

I take it you didn't give them any login details for your Sky account ?

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This message was authored by: twilight+princess

Re: i answered a text which i afterwards realised was a scam will my phone be hacked

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If you gave them credit card details incl the CCV number on the back then they could use the card online to pay for expensive goods. Good to hear you cancelled the card.
The phone should be OK.

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