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Is this a scam text? 07533 051809

MG2020
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Tried to call VM re intermittent wifi I've been having. Got a text saying it was from VM asking for lots of security details and also asked for my telephone password (I don't have one). Anyhow, slightly suspicious of handing over all my details - can anyone confirm if this is a genuine VM number?

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It's legit

https://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Digital-life/bg-p/Digital-life 


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It's legit

https://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Digital-life/bg-p/Digital-life 


The only winning move is not to play.
No system is 100% secure
Ridicule is nothing to be scared of - Adam Ant
The only thing constant - is change. Chris Evans
The internet is a series of tubes
Windows Update isn't rocket science - if it were, it would work.
Unlike Monty Python, spam is never off.
Some video posts may contain swearing/inappropriate content for young children

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Graham_A
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As others have pointed out it may be legitimate, but you still need to be cautious as incoming call numbers can easily be spoofed.

All VM customers should have an account verification passphrase attached to their account.  This is different to the account password and is sometimes referred to by staff as a telephone password.  You will only be asked for three characters from it.

If you didn't initiate the text support exchange then treat it as suspicious.

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