The "TV Licensing Renewal" Phishing Scam

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Updated: Jun. 28, 2020 2020-06-28T13:45:46
Posted: Feb. 20, 2019 2019-02-20T13:20:18
Online Threat Alerts (OTA)

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.

The Fake "TV Licensing Renewal" Email

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:

https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk

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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July 3, 2020 at 9:52 AM by info
"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.
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June 28, 2020 at 1:46 PM by info
"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] <plfmwhv234006gcmlmnlp@telenet.be>
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.
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June 20, 2020 at 11:14 PM by info
"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.
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June 20, 2020 at 7:39 AM by an anonymous user from: Exeter, England, United Kingdom
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.
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May 14, 2020 at 11:07 PM by info
"From: support <support@leidos.com>
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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May 7, 2020 at 10:55 AM by an anonymous user from: United Kingdom
fixitbay.com/a
aarohanclasses.in/.a/
These two urls are involved with the TV License phishing...
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May 1, 2020 at 2:44 AM by an anonymous user from: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
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
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April 29, 2020 at 9:34 PM by an anonymous user from: Clinton Township, Michigan, United States
I received this email. I live in the US, and this does not apply to me at all
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April 13, 2020 at 11:07 AM by an anonymous user from: Hertford, England, United Kingdom
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"
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March 22, 2020 at 4:37 PM by info
"From: TV-Licensing[UK] Customer-Direct Debit <xldhowk@telenet.be>
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.
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March 20, 2020 at 10:57 AM by info
"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.
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March 7, 2020 at 8:25 AM by info
"From: TV LICENCE ™ <licensing@emailnube.com>
Date: 7 March 2020 at 09:44:24 GMT
Subject: Updating your payment details
Reply-To: TV LICENCE ™ <licensing@emailnube.com>
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.
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March 7, 2020 at 5:12 AM by an anonymous user from: Trewen, England, United Kingdom
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.
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February 7, 2020 at 12:11 PM by an anonymous user from: London, England, United Kingdom
nicholasarnold@tailoredcatering.co.uk - same scam email
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February 4, 2020 at 1:44 PM by an anonymous user from: London, England, United Kingdom
"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.
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February 3, 2020 at 8:33 AM by info
"From: TVLICENCE <nicholasarnold@tailoredcatering.co.uk>
Date: 3 February 2020 at 12:07:07 GMT
Subject: Notification to your costumer account ref:20122
Reply-To: TVLICENCE <nicholasarnold@tailoredcatering.co.uk>

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.
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October 15, 2019 at 7:48 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: TV Licensing Services <admin@syshack.net>
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."
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- October 18, 2019 at 9:49 AM by an anonymous user from: Edgware, England, United Kingdom
  I Have received the same email,
  From: TV Licensing Services <admin@syshack.net> 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/ "
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October 5, 2019 at 7:24 AM by an anonymous user from: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Another Scam email about tv licence
"From TV Licensing <info@hands-on-uk.com>
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 >> <http://www.lakyoto.uk/optionso/1/>
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"
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August 21, 2019 at 7:26 PM by info
"From: Help Center <kvhquicj@bbc.co.uk>
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.
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August 21, 2019 at 11:25 AM by an anonymous user from: Manassas, Virginia, United States
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.
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August 15, 2019 at 12:24 PM by an anonymous user from: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Yet another example:
"support <ptocmfhooe@bbc.co.uk>
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"
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August 15, 2019 at 7:35 AM by info
"From: donotreply t-v licensing<donotreply@tlicen.sing.co.uk> <tsuru1@prg.co.jp>
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.
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June 26, 2019 at 5:03 PM by info
"From: return.gb®tvlicensing.co.uk <bwndot-_uyyeupn@telenet.be>
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.
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May 27, 2019 at 10:41 AM by info
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."
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May 3, 2019 at 9:07 AM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: TV-LICENSING. <info@facemedical.co.uk>
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"
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April 4, 2019 at 12:04 PM by info
Here is another scam:
"From: TV Licensing <Kerry1320@hotmail.co.uk>
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"
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March 13, 2019 at 7:47 AM by info
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..."
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