Scammers set up O2 phone contracts in my name - now they're trying to open more: Crane on the case

In 2025, fraudsters ordered four O2 Sims in my name and ran up a huge bill. Now it is happening again - even though I'm not with O2 any more.
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Ofcom urged to do more after O2 mid-contract price hike

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom is facing intense pressure to clamp down on mobile phone price hikes after O2 unexpectedly announced a mid-contract increase. Liz Kendall, the Technology Secretary, has ...
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O2 launches Switch Up to allow customers to swap mobile phones

Mobile phone operator O2, now part of Virgin Media O2, is to allow some new and existing customers to switch their phone for a new one whenever they like during their contract. It will allow users to ...
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Scammers set up O2 phone contracts in my name last year... I switched network but they're trying to open more: CRANE ON THE CASE

In December 2025, fraudsters gained access to my O2 mobile phone account. They took out four Sim-only contracts in my name, leaving me with a £150 bill. I contacted Crane on the Case, and after your ...