BE AWARE - TV LICENCE SCAM

Fraudsters are yet again targeting Kent residents with fake TV Licence refund emails that lead to convincing looking cloned websites in a bid to steal your bank account details.

 
TV Licensing’s tips for spotting a scam email 

• Check the email contains your name
• Check the email address carefully for spelling
• Check the content for spelling and grammar
• Check the links go to the real TV Licensing website
• TV Licensing offers more detailed information on scam emails here 

Protect Yourself

• Never answer unsolicited emails. 
• Don't assume a phone call or email is authentic.  
• Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information
• TV Licensing will never email you unprompted to ask for bank/personal details or tell you about a refund.

What To Do If You’ve Fallen Victim

• Let your bank know as soon as possible and monitor your accounts for unusual activity.
• If you have lost money to the scammers, contact Kent Police by calling 101
• You can also report it to Action Fraud. The information you give to Action Fraud can help track down the scammer.​