TV licence holders in Merseyside are being warned about a new scam.
In the UK, a TV licence is required to watch live TV in the home, and due to the volume of people who do so, it’s a bill often targeted by scammers.
The latest scam demand victims renew their TV licence after their ‘latest payment’ could not be taken.
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The email states victims must renew their licence immediately or face fines and their details being passed on to a debt collection agency.
Warning locals on the community site NextDoor, one man from Bebington, Wirral posted about the scam which he was fortunately able to identify before parting with any money.
The new scam reads: “Direct Debit Alert. We’re sorry to let you know that the TV License could not be automatically renewed. Something’s gone wrong with your payments.
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