According to Action Fraud UK, anyone who holds a TV Licence should be cautious and vigilant when responding to new emails in their inbox. The fraud and cyber reporting centre is warning UK residents about TV Licence scams, which are becoming increasingly popular. Scammers are now sending messages that seem to be from government services. They ask users to click on links that lead them to fake websites that appear real.
The emails suggest that the user’s TV Licence is about to expire, and that they need to renew it immediately through a website, or risk losing it. The sense of urgency mentioned in the email can lead people to click on the fake link and enter highly personal information.
Over just the past two weeks, Action Fraud has received 3,455 reports of fake TV Licence emails. In a social media message, they stated that the emails claim the recipient’s TV Licence is about to expire or that there was an issue with the latest payment.
They warned that the links provided in the email lead to websites that are designed to steal personal and financial details. The official TV Licence emails will always include the recipient’s name and/or part of their postcode.
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Last month, TV Licensing warned Twitter users about the increasing number of scams in this department. They stated that users should not disclose personal information, such as a mother’s maiden name, date of birth, or card details over the phone, as hackers can use this information to break into personal accounts. If you receive a suspect message, Action Fraud advises users to contact the organization directly. Do not use the phone number or email address in the suspicious message. Rather, go to the official website and find the contact details yourself.
Furthermore, always remember that official sources such as banks will never ask you to share personal information via email. If you spot a suspicious email, you can Forward it to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) at [email protected]
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