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BE AWARE - TV LICENCE SCAM

10/14/2019

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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.​
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