{"id":786153,"date":"2026-01-22T10:32:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=786153"},"modified":"2026-01-22T10:32:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:32:02","slug":"uk-mobile-users-warned-of-fake-ee-reward-points-text-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/uk-mobile-users-warned-of-fake-ee-reward-points-text-scam_786153.html","title":{"rendered":"UK Mobile Users Warned of Fake EE Reward Points Text Scam"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Phonely is warning UK mobile users about a growing SMS phishing campaign impersonating EE, designed to steal mobile account login details.<\/div>\n

UK – 22 January, 2026 –<\/strong> Phonely<\/a> is warning UK mobile users about a growing SMS phishing campaign impersonating EE<\/a>, designed to steal mobile account login details.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This tactic, known as smishing, relies on urgency and brand impersonation to pressure users into acting quickly without checking whether the message is genuine.<\/p>\n

Phonely has identified multiple reports of the message appearing across the UK, suggesting a coordinated campaign rather than isolated attempts.<\/p>\n

Phonely advises the public to take the following steps:<\/p>\n