POLICE have warned people to be aware of a TV Licensing scam.

An email advises the recipient that they need to renew their licence, which can be done quickly online by clicking a link in the message.

If you receive an email purporting to be from TV Licensing or any other unsolicited email that you suspect to be a scam, please follow the Action Fraud advice as follows:

  • Do not click on any links in the scam email
  • Do not reply to the email or contact the senders in any way
  • If you have clicked on a link in the email, do not supply any information on the website that may open
  • Do not open any attachments that arrive with the email
  • Visit the Action Fraud website where there is information on how to forward on your scam mail
  • If you think you may have compromised the safety of your bank details and/or have lost money due to fraudulent misuse of your cards, you should immediately contact your bank

Visit the TV Licensing website for further information and email security advice.