Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Scamming - Fraud
Recipients of "TV Licensing Renewal" emails like the one below are asked not to click on the link in them. This is because the emails are fakes being sent by cybercriminals who attempting to trick their potential victims into visiting phishing websites that steal credit card information. The phishing websites fake TV Licensing website that looks like the legitimate one at.
From: TV Licensing donotreply@tvlicensing.co.uk - 597487689 chihiro@jms-japan.netDate: 20 February 2019 at 18:12:38 GMTSubject: Our Ref: TVL1-782421000637 | Licence status: Expiry tonight | 20 February 2019 | - 653263725Important TV Licensing Information
From: TV Licensing donotreply@tvlicensing.co.uk - 597487689 chihiro@jms-japan.net
Date: 20 February 2019 at 18:12:38 GMT
Subject: Our Ref: TVL1-782421000637 | Licence status: Expiry tonight | 20 February 2019 | - 653263725
Important TV Licensing Information
The link in the fake email goes to a phishing website that steals credit card information by requesting it in order for the visitors to receive their so-called TV Licensing refund. If the credit information is submitted on the phishing website, it will be sent to the cybercriminals who will use it fraudulently. Therefore, persons who have already been tricked by the scam are asked to contact their banks for help. They should tell their banks that they have unknowingly used their credit card on a phishing website.
Remember, the legitimate TV Licensing website is located at:
So, it is recommended that recipients of emails from TV Licensing Refund Confirmation should ensure that the link in them go to www.tvlicensing.co.uk. To determine where a link goes, hover your mouse pointer over it. Or, click on the link and ensure the website address in the browser's address bar starts with: www.tvlicensing.co.uk
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"From: TV-Licence - DirectDebit Alert Sent: 03 July 2020 02:33 Subject: Your TV Licensing Complete the application form - Renew now TV Licensing logo Direct Debit Alert Date: 7/3/2020 2:33:32 a.m. Hi We're sorry to let you know that the TV Licence could not be automatically renewed. As we couldn't take the latest payment from your bank account, this amount will also need to be paid when you set up your new Direct Debit. Set up now Please keep this email safe, as it tells you how to update your licence details. If you ever need to change anything, just sign in to your licence." Another scam.
"Subject: Complete the application form Pay for your TV Licence 6/27/2020 2:53:45 p.m. Review information 53699100 Date: 27 Jun 2020 14:53:49 0100 From: [Tv Licence - Television licensing in the United Kingdom - Direct.Debit] TV Licensing logo You are licensed until 6/27/2020 2:53:45 p.m. Hi Thanks for choosing to pay for your TV Licence by Direct Debit. We're sorry to let you know that the TV Licence could not be automatically renewed. As we couldn't take the latest payment from your bank account, this amount will also need to be paid when you set up your new Direct Debit. Please click here and set up new direct debit payment. Remember, if you don't keep up with your payments, we may be forced to cancel your licence or pass your details to a debt collection agency. Please keep this email safe, as it tells you how to update your licence details. If you ever need to change anything, just sign in to your licence. Thanks, TV Licensing" Here is another scam.
"Important information about your TV Licence. TV LICENSING 24/7 Support: 020 7084 1772 mailto:X*X — TV Customer Number: 10088539133 Important information about your TV Licence. Your bank has declined the latest Direct Debit payment. We tried to take the latest payment from your bank account but we encountered an error, so you must pay the amount by setting up a new Direct Debit. A charge can be declined for a variety of reasons, some of which may not be related to the validity of the credit card. In many cases you simply need to update the expiration date. For more information on why the charge may have been declined, please contact the bank that issued your card. If you don't update your credit card in the next 2 days, your TV Licence will be cancelled. Overdue balance of: GBP 7.95" Here is another scam.
Hope this is of some use. This is plain text from the original:"Important information about your TV Licence. TV LICENSING 24/7 Support: 020 7084 1772mailto:X*X — TV Customer Number: 10088539133 Important information about your TV Licence. Your bank has declined the latest Direct Debit payment.We tried to take the latest payment from your bank account but we encountered an error, so you must pay the amount by setting up a new Direct Debit.A charge can be declined for a variety of reasons, some of which may not be related to the validity of the credit card. In many cases you simply need to update the expiration date. For more information on why the charge may have been declined, please contact the bank that issued your card. If you don't update your credit card in the next 2 days, your TV Licence will be cancelled. Overdue balance of: GBP 7.95E-Mail Address: mailto:stevewellington64@yahoo.co.uk hxxps://ip-198-12-255-207.ip.secureserver.net/tws"We hope that you are able to resolve this issue promptly.
"From: support Sent: 14 May 2020 11:35 Subject: Your tvlicense Customer Care Team Dear Mr/Ms, This email confirms the tv license subscription: Product Name: TV License License Number: 35CF6C96B3 Receipt Date: 5/14/2020 Membership Price: £154.50 To confirm your subscriptions, click below. Confirm your tv license Confirm Subscription ID4A5B1E3" Here is another scam.
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I have now received 2 fraudulent emails regarding tv licence renewal from @telenet.beAlways check senders email address. TV licences expire by date NOT time and date.I have reported both emails to noreply@phishing.gov.uk
I received this email. I live in the US, and this does not apply to me at all
Here is a good one - "TV LICENSING - DIRECT DEBIT ALERT Tomorrow is your last chance to remain licensed.You won't be covered if you let your licence expire.As we couldn't take the latest payment from your bank account, this amount will also need to be paid when you set up your new direct debit. Setup your new direct debit. To change your payment method, have a look at all your options.So, all you need to do is make sure there's enough money in your account.Or, if you prefer to pay the missed amount now, you can sign in online and pay using your debit or credit card.While you're signed in, please make sure we have your correct bank details. ID reference 45676543Date 13.04.2020 Support Legal Privacy Unsubscribe"
"From: TV-Licensing[UK] Customer-Direct Debit Sent: Friday, 20 March 2020, 00:11:00 GMT Subject: 'YourLicence Direct.Debit TV Licensing' [NO: TV886498031935] Dear TV Licensing Customer, We are sorry to let you know that the TV License could not be automatically renewed. Something's gone wrong with your payments. As we couldn't take the latest payment from your bank account, this amount will also need to be paid when you set up your new Direct Debit. Setup Direct Debit now Remember, if you don't keep up with your payments, we may be forced to cancel your license or pass your details to a debt collection agency. Details: TV Licensing Number : 368252958 Licensed Email : You are covered until 20/3/2020 01:10:54" Received this scam.
"TV-Licensing[UK] Customer-Direct Debit This is a major Belgian broadband and internet provider and it represents the return address of a phishing scam received by me today. Dear TV Licensing Customer, We are sorry to let you know that the TV License could not be automatically renewed. Something's gone wrong with your payments. As we couldn't take the latest payment from your bank account, this amount will also need to be paid when you set up your new Direct Debit. Setup Direct Debit now Remember, if you don't keep up with your payments, we may be forced to cancel your license or pass your details to a debt collection agency. Details: TV Licensing Number : 995582765 Licensed Email : You are covered until 20/3/2020 11:46:48 To change your payment method, have a look at all your options. So, all you need to do is make sure there's enough money in your account. Or, if you prefer to pay the missed amount now, you can sign in online and pay using your debit or credit card. While you're signed in, please make sure we have your correct bank details This message, its contents and images with it are intended solely for the addressee and are confidential. This is an automated email sent to, please do noy reply as this mailbox does not accept incoming emails." Received via email.
