60006

I had a text this morning from 60006 supposedly from Environment Agency. Telling me I live in a area at risk of flooding. The service is free!! Telling me that I could opt out by texting 60006.  I had another message earlier this week supposedly from DVLA - about a supposed refund due to me. My number is obviously being passed around.

Just got this text "Hello from the Environment Agency. You live in an area at risk of flooding. We'll either call or text this number to let you know if there's a flood warning in your area. This service is free.  More information bit.ly/2iKHLyJ. To opt out text REMOVE to 60006"

Smells like a scam. Don't click the link. Blocked.

I received a text from 60006warning that my home is located in a high risk flood area. Don’t want to risk a response if it may be a scam

It's not a scam. The government is signing us all up for that service by default. You can check their official floods warnings website (ends in .gov.uk). It says on that website too that you should text 60006 if you want to opt out. So, it's genuine but anyway floods are not that frequent so hopefully we'll never get another text.

I just got a call from 60006 i never answer calls or text like this. I block it and on texting i go to options and register it as spam.

Just got a text from "Floodline" claiming this is s free flood warning service and to opt out text REMOVE to 60006. I wont be doing anything and will monitor my bill

Best idea for dealing with this,
thanks!

Put a block on the number using the menu once you open the txt to read it. Won't cost you anything and txts from that No. won't get through to your txt inbox.

Keep sending spam