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UK Mobile Users Warned of Fake EE Reward Points Text Scam
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UK - 22 January, 2026 - Phonely [https://phonely.co.uk/] is warning UK mobile users about a growing SMS phishing campaign impersonating EE [https://www.phonely.co.uk/blogs/news/fake-ee-reward-points-text-scam-is-circulating-in-the-uk], designed to steal mobile account login details.
The scam message claims recipients have reward points about to expire and urges them to click a link to redeem them. The link directs users to a fake website created to harvest login credentials and personal information.
This tactic, known as smishing, relies on urgency and brand impersonation to pressure users into acting quickly without checking whether the message is genuine.
Phonely has identified multiple reports of the message appearing across the UK, suggesting a coordinated campaign rather than isolated attempts.
Phonely advises the public to take the following steps:
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Never click links in unsolicited reward or account messages
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Check website addresses carefully. For example: official EE links use ee.co.uk
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Forward suspicious texts to 7726 to report them
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Change passwords immediately if any details were entered
Bryn Thompson, Phonely's Marketing Director said: "This scam is deliberately designed to look routine and trustworthy. Access to mobile accounts can be used to hijack numbers, intercept security codes, and enable further fraud. Unexpected reward messages should always be treated with caution."
Phonely continues to monitor emerging scam activity using real world reports and works with industry partners to improve consumer awareness and protection.
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City: Lowestoft
State: Suffolk
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://phonely.co.uk/
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