0300 555 0293 UK TV Licence scam?

Today a friend in UK has received a text message from number +447786200611 asking them to reply text with YES to pay off remaning £7.5 overdue payment.

When they called TV Licencing company they've been told that their account is ok and not to respond to text message.

Not sure if this is a scam but i advice you to call them on 0300 790 6131 to findout about your account status.