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TV Licensing text message scam

24/08/2011

Please be aware that we have received reports of a text message scam from registered members of Nottinghamshire Alert.

The scam takes the form of a text message being sent to individuals mobile phones. The text message states that it is from TV Licensing and reads: “TV Licence payment remains overdue. To clear your arrears you must pay £value today. For help and advice call 0300 555 0293”. The text message states a variety of different values to individuals and in some cases reads slightly different.

You are advised not to reply to the text message or call the number as there may be a charge for your reply. We would suggest ignoring the message and removing it from your mobile phone. The text message appears to be sent to a range of individuals some of which a TV Licence is not applicable to.

Companies do not usually request payment via text message or other electronic communication methods such as email. This is usually done via letter and in some cases over the telephone with the appropriate security prompts in place. If you are concerned about the text message and believe you may have been sent it due to having an outstanding TV Licence balance you should make contact with the TV Licensing agency to confirm and discuss payment.

Should you wish to report similar or suspicious incidents please make contact with the control room via our non emergency number 0300 300 99 99. In the case of an emergency for example where life is in danger or a crime is in progress please dial 999. Suspicious information can also be submitted to your local beat team by using the ‘report information’ facility on the Alert system.

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