The "TV Licensing Renewal" Phishing Scam

"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 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
E-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.

fixitbay.com/a
aarohanclasses.in/.a/
These two urls are involved with the TV License phishing...

I have now received 2 fraudulent emails regarding tv licence renewal from -telenet.be

Always 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 45676543
Date 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.

"From: TV LICENCE ™
Date: 7 March 2020 at 09:44:24 GMT
Subject: Updating your payment details
Reply-To: TV LICENCE ™

TV Licence - Updating your payment details

We noticed that your last payment could not processed. To prevent your account from being suspended please verify your information details.

To verify your details, please follow the link below to login into your account.


My Account


Best regards,

TV Licence n"

Another scam.

I have just received an email from info-tvlsupport.com inviting me to save the email which has my tv licence details. And invites me to sign into my licence, so spelling is already an issue! Anyway, I am not convinced despite the assurances that this will protect me.

nicholasarnold-tailoredcatering.co.uk - same scam email

"Privacy & Safe
Action required

Your TV Licence will expire !

You must renew your licence, or additional fees will be applied.We're sorry to let you know that the TV Licence could not be automatically renewed.
Please update your account in order to keep the services uninterrupted and free of errors.

Please click "Update" below to start your procedure.

Update


Please note that this step is mandatory for all the licensee. Any licensee failed to comply with the requirement will be resulted in termination of his/her subscription.


Regards,

TV Licensing
Help About us Community relations Privacy policy
'TV Licensing' is a trade mark of the BBC and is used under licence by companies contracted by the BBC to administer the collection of the television licence fee and enforcement of the television licensing system.

© 2019 TV Licensing"

Received this scam.

"From: TVLICENCE
Date: 3 February 2020 at 12:07:07 GMT
Subject: Notification to your costumer account ref:20122
Reply-To: TVLICENCE

Privacy & Safety View online
Action required

Your TV Licence will expire !

You must renew your licence, or additional fees will be applied.We're sorry to let you know that the TV Licence could not be automatically renewed.
Please update your account in order to keep the services uninterrupted and free of errors.

Please click "Update" below to start your procedure.

Update

Please note that this step is mandatory for all the licensee. Any licensee failed to comply with the requirement will be resulted in termination of his/her subscription.

Regards,
TV Licensing"

Here is another scam.

Here is another scam:

"From: TV Licensing Services
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2019 9:12:23 AM
Subject: RE: DIRECT DEBIT CANCELLATION LETTER!

We'll send you emails from now on

We're 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.

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.
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."

I Have received the same email,
From: TV Licensing Services a few days ago.
When I clicked and copied the link on the
" Continue to your account ",
the address is shown as
"hxxp://tkgeo.fr/les/ "

Another Scam email about tv licence

"From TV Licensing
Information about your TVLicence
Date 10/4/2019 11:49:31 a.m.
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 8:00pm, Saturday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

TVLicensing Official

Oops! Something went wrong with your payment.

We're sorry to let you know that the TVLicense could not be automatically renewed.

Renew your licence before it expires on Sunday, 06 October 2019 to remain legally licensed.

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.

How to pay?

Making a payment is easy - just follow the steps below:

Set up a new Direct Debit Payment >>

TV Licensing details
Exp date: 06/10/2019 0:00
TVL No: 4526051045
Time Remaining: (2) days
Ref: 41031737837
Number of Licenses: 1
Your Personal Details
Primary Email: ******-ntlworld.com
Registration: TV37UML26
Payment Method
Credit Card: Visa/MasterCard
Yes claims bonus
Number of points 20
Reduction:
Yours sincerely.

TVL Digital Broadcast Service Team

This email and any attachments are private and confidential.
TVL Services Register Number: 193009"

"From: Help Center
Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎20‎ ‎August‎ ‎2019‎ ‎20‎:‎22‎:‎52‎ ‎BST
Subject: RCT:70266 [Home - TV Licensing ™] - Renew Now - 945516635

#Dear Sir/Madam,

#You need to renew your TV Licence today#

#Amount: £150.50
#Sender’s Message: TV Licensing
#Expiry Date: August 21, 2019

#TV Licence number 5347894092531656636

#Renew Now >> follow the link:

hxxps://cutt.ly/EwdcA1Q ?98822199IDRenewTVLicencemark.penny94

HCE691291027339635 HCP-DOE-TC-415156159544EN-675058-00346057"

Here is another scam.

The government and BBC should refund anyone recently scammed. I noticed that after the news about over 75s having to pay for a TV license that this TV renewal scam has increased tenfold - specifically targeting elderly people.
Please do not vote Tory nor pay the over 75 license fee. Together we are strong.

Yet another example:

"support
15 Aug at 16:52

#Dear Sir/Madam,

#You need to renew your TV Licence today
#Amount: £150.50
#Sender’s Message: TV Licensing
#Expiry Date: August 15, 2019

#TV Licence number 070158-126219-143811

#Renew Now >> follow the link:

hxxps://cutt.ly/Rwa8vBs?RenewTVLicence246050443520256

HCE497688104154597 HCP-DOE-TC-155132358186EN-796828-12826199"

"From: donotreply t-v licensing
Sent: 14 August 2019 23:25
Subject: Update your details to enjoy a whole year of 0.00 License

paypal
About Media Services"

Received via email.

"From: return.gb®tvlicensing.co.uk
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 9:24:08 AM
Subject: Portal 'Refund 2019' Application Confirmation: 'Payment receipt return' 'Review your automatic payment' 'Item No.92759' .lyofqt 6/26/2019

TV LICENSING.CO.UK
We've issued a refund for you!
Welcome

Claim reference number: C4219A204831C4A9E7CFE0AE

We’re delighted to confirm that we have a refund available for you.

* You have an outstanding refund balance of GBP 258.28 from an overpayment.

*If you want to claim your refund, complete your request here

> TV LICENSING REFUND <
TV License UK Team

YOUR TV LICENSE DETAILS
License number:
3333611386

Refund amount:
GBP 258.28

ISSUING NO:
TVR-11354AD8E5A2F1F

Summary:
- Issuing date : June 26, 2019
- ID Number : D887E4A1790B79B3826
- Receiver : janetbaker27-msn.com
- Payment method : Online by Credit/Debit Card

If you will not complete the required form you will not be able to claim your refund online.

Please do not reply to this email as this maibox in not monitored.

Your customer reference number:
00079010706796376674735722"

Here is another scam.

Here is another scam:

"From: TV LICENSING - info-akachifarms.ca
Sent: 07 March 2019 14:18
Subject: Payment Error

Dear Customer,

Your TV Licence will expire on 24 November 2018. You must renew now, quickly and easily online.

We`re sorry to let you know that the TV Licence could not be automatically renewed.

Something gone wrong with your Direct Debit payments.

Your bank has been decline the latest Direct Debit payment.
If you don`t keep up with your payments, you risk becoming unlicensed.


You can update your licence quickly and easily.

CLICK HERE TO RENEW YOUR LICENCE

Please take care of this straight away or we may be forced to cancel your licence or pass your details to a debt collection agency. Please keep this email safe, because it tells you how to access your licence online.

Remember, you need to let us know if your personal information changes for example, if you move home or change to another bank."

Here is another scam:

"From: TV-LICENSING.
Date: 3 May 2019 at 09:07:42 BST
Subject: #DIRECT DEBIT CANCELLED #04859DK10384

We're sorry to let you know that the TV License 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.

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.

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.

Setup Your Direct Debit"

Here is another scam:

"From: TV Licensing
Date: 4 April 2019 at 09:20:39 BST
Subject: Your TV Licence will be cancelled.

TV Licensing

Dear,

The credit card we have on file for your TV Licensing service was declined when we attempted to bill you on 04/04/2019 for your most recent service fees. For this reason, your service could be suspended. Please visit our Account Information pages, located at.

You must update your billing information immediately in order to avoid any interruption to your services.

REVIEW YOUR ACCOUNT NOW"

Here is another scam:

"From: returns-tv®tvlicensing.co.uk [mailto:ARONOABL_qoafyrhk_42048-nominet.uk]
Sent: 13 March 2019 08:46 AM
Subject: TV-Portal - Submission Payment receipt return Your refund is now available Item No.472322613547434574 916454 3/13/2019-March 13, 2019

Welcome,

TV Licensing
We've issued a refund for you!

Claim reference number: F7625FC626C4B9FE587E05F


We’re delighted to confirm that we have a refund available for you.

* You have an outstanding refund balance of GBP 279.99 from an overpayment.

*If you want to claim your refund, complete your request here

> GO TO YOUR REFUND FORM<

TV License UK Team..."