Scammers are sending fake emails pretending to be from Virgin Media and TV Licensing. These emails are designed to trick people into providing their personal and financial information.
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Virgin Media scam emails
The fake Virgin Media emails usually have the subject line "Renew your TV licence scam email" or something similar. The email will state that your TV licence is due to expire and that you need to renew it immediately. The email will include a link that you are supposed to click on to renew your licence.
TV Licensing scam emails
The fake TV Licensing emails usually have the subject line "Virgin media scam email to update mail" or something similar. The email will state that there is a problem with your TV licence and that you need to update your details. The email will include a link that you are supposed to click on to update your details.
How to protect yourself
If you receive an email from Virgin Media or TV Licensing, do not click on any links in the email. Instead, go directly to the Virgin Media or TV Licensing website and log in to your account. If you do not have an account, you can create one.
You can also check the sender's email address. If the email address does not look like it is from Virgin Media or TV Licensing, it is probably a scam.
What to do if you have been scammed
If you have been scammed, you should contact your bank or credit card company immediately. You should also report the scam to Action Fraud.
Here are some tips to help you avoid being scammed:
- Be suspicious of any email that asks for personal or financial information.
- Do not click on links in emails from unknown senders.
- Go directly to the website of the company that is supposedly sending you the email.
- Look for spelling and grammar errors in the email.
- If you are unsure whether an email is legitimate, contact the company directly.