Scam busters alert over fake TV licence refund emails

FRAUDSTERS are sending fake TV Licence refund emails to people in a bid to get their bank details.

A warning was put up by cyber crime busting centre Action Fraud, who tweeted about the scam.

Here are Action Fraud’s tips for avoiding this scam

CHECK the email contains your name - TV licensing will always include your name in any emails they send you.

CHECK the email subject line Anything along the lines of “Action required”, “Security Alert”, “System Upgrade”, “There is a secure message waiting for you” and so on, should be treated as suspect.

CHECK the address - Does the email address look like one TV Licensing use? For example donotreply@tvlicensing.co.uk. Look closely as the address may be similar.

CHECK for a change in style - Often scammers will take real emails and amend them. Look out for changes in the wording used, especially if it seems too casual or familiar.

CHECK for spelling and grammar Are there any spelling mistakes, missing full stops or other grammatical errors?

CHECK the links go to the TV Licensing website - hover over the links in the email to see their destination and check the web address. If you are not sure, go to the TV Licensing website. Never provide details by email - TV licensing will never ask you to reply to an email and provide bank details or personal information.