Action Fraud has received more than 5,000 reports about fake emails and texts purporting to be from TV Licensing. The messages contain links to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal personal and financial information.

Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam. Use the main company website to check..

Never click on a link in an unexpected email or text.

For more information about how to stay safe on-line, visit cyberaware.gov.uk