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Scotsman
6 hours ago
- General
- Scotsman
TV Licence fee scams: how to spot ‘urgent payment' scams?
Double check the TV Licence email you just received is genuine or not 🚨 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... TV Licensing is warning Brits about potential scams. Crooks could use dodgy emails to trick you out of your hard-earned cash. But how can you spot one of these scam emails? If your TV Licence is up for renewal in the near future, you are likely to get a timely reminder by email. However before you click any link, make sure it is genuine and not a scam. Tech-savvy crooks could be targeting you with fake emails in a bid to trick you out of your hard-earned cash. People who receive these scams could be asked to make an 'urgent payment'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But what are the signs you need to watch out for? Here's all you need to know: How can you spot a TV licence scam email? Ahead of April's price hike, a legal expert from The University of Law has shared their advice on whether you really do need to pay the license fee (and what happens if you don't). On its website , TV Licensing has issued guidance on ways to spot scam emails. It explains: 'We want to help keep your personal information safe from TV Licence scams. For peace of mind, you can always check your licence or payment plan by signing in to your account on our website.' TV Licensing adds that genuine emails 'will only include the name and/or part of your postcode' and warns that 'many scams simply use your email address or say 'Dear Customer''. Other signs to watch out for include: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Scam emails often tell you that you need to make an urgent payment. We only email you about payments if you have missed one. You can sign in to your account to check. TV Licence scam emails may show a fake licence number. Your licence number is on letters we send you, or search your email inbox for emails from 'donotreply@ (or ' donotreply@ '). The company adds that it only sends email from the following address: donotreply@ (or donotreply@ ). While scammers often hide the true email address they're using. On your device, select the sender's name (or email address) to show the actual email address. TV Licensing also says: 'If you are a TV Licensing payment card customer and you make mobile payments via the TVL Pay app, you may receive emails from noreply@ The sender's name will show as 'TVL Pay'.' Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
9 hours ago
- General
- Scotsman
TV Licence fee scams: how to spot ‘urgent payment' scams?
Double check the TV Licence email you just received is genuine or not 🚨 Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... TV Licensing is warning Brits about potential scams. Crooks could use dodgy emails to trick you out of your hard-earned cash. But how can you spot one of these scam emails? If your TV Licence is up for renewal in the near future, you are likely to get a timely reminder by email. However before you click any link, make sure it is genuine and not a scam. Tech-savvy crooks could be targeting you with fake emails in a bid to trick you out of your hard-earned cash. People who receive these scams could be asked to make an 'urgent payment'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But what are the signs you need to watch out for? Here's all you need to know: How can you spot a TV licence scam email? Ahead of April's price hike, a legal expert from The University of Law has shared their advice on whether you really do need to pay the license fee (and what happens if you don't). On its website , TV Licensing has issued guidance on ways to spot scam emails. It explains: 'We want to help keep your personal information safe from TV Licence scams. For peace of mind, you can always check your licence or payment plan by signing in to your account on our website.' TV Licensing adds that genuine emails 'will only include the name and/or part of your postcode' and warns that 'many scams simply use your email address or say 'Dear Customer''. Other signs to watch out for include: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Scam emails often tell you that you need to make an urgent payment. We only email you about payments if you have missed one. You can sign in to your account to check. TV Licence scam emails may show a fake licence number. Your licence number is on letters we send you, or search your email inbox for emails from 'donotreply@ (or ' donotreply@ '). The company adds that it only sends email from the following address: donotreply@ (or donotreply@ ). While scammers often hide the true email address they're using. On your device, select the sender's name (or email address) to show the actual email address. TV Licensing also says: 'If you are a TV Licensing payment card customer and you make mobile payments via the TVL Pay app, you may receive emails from noreply@ The sender's name will show as 'TVL Pay'.'
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Disney+ viewers risk £1,000 BBC TV Licence fine amid new deal
Usually, if you are watching streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime you do not require a TV licence. However, household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. Disney+ announced last month it had won the broadcasting rights to the UEFA Women's Champions League until 2030. This new deal will allow fans to watch every match live "at no extra cost". Powerful, fearless, determined and unstoppable 🏆 The UEFA Women's Champions League is coming to Disney+ #UWCL || @DisneyPlusUK However, those hoping to watch the UEFA Women's Champions League on Disney+ will need to be careful of TV Licensing rules. The BBC confirmed to Cord Busters last year that viewers will need to purchase a TV Licence if they are to watch live events on streaming platforms. If viewers are caught watching live content without a TV licence, they could be fined up to £1,000. The majority of Disney+ content remains exempt from the TV Licence fee, as long as it is not being broadcast live. These are the occasions when you do not need a TV Licence. You do not need a TV Licence to watch: You do need a TV Licence if you: For those aged 75 or over who are in receipt of Pension Credit, the TV Licence can be obtained for free rather than costing £174.50. Guidance provided by TV Licensing says: 'Free TV Licences are only available if you're 75 or over and you, or your partner living at the same address, are receiving Pension Credit. 'If you think you're eligible for a free licence but can't apply online, please call 0300 790 6117* and speak to one of our advisors to request an application form (our lines are open between 8.30am and 6.30pm, from Monday to Friday). 'Once we've received your application it may take a few weeks to process. If there are any problems we'll write to let you know. We may also call you if you have given us your phone number. 'There are separate arrangements in place for over 75s on the Isle of Man, the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey.' Even if you do not meet the eligibility criteria for a free TV Licence you may be able to get some money back on yours, so long as it is no longer needed. RECOMMENDED READING: Netflix Tudum 2025 recap - all announcements from Stranger Things to Squid Game How to get up to £170 TV Licence refund ahead of licence fee rise this year Netflix to double, amid rises for Disney+ and Amazon, says new report If you have already purchased a TV licence but do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be entitled to a refund worth £174.50. Households across the UK can apply for a refund if you won't need your licence again before it expires, and you have at least one complete month left, or the licence fee for you expired less than two years ago. You can apply for a refund on the TV Licensing website (a link to which can be found above).
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Disney+ viewers risk £1,000 BBC TV Licence fine amid new deal
Usually, if you are watching streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime you do not require a TV licence. However, household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. Disney+ announced last month it had won the broadcasting rights to the UEFA Women's Champions League until 2030. This new deal will allow fans to watch every match live "at no extra cost". Powerful, fearless, determined and unstoppable 🏆 The UEFA Women's Champions League is coming to Disney+ #UWCL || @DisneyPlusUK However, those hoping to watch the UEFA Women's Champions League on Disney+ will need to be careful of TV Licensing rules. The BBC confirmed to Cord Busters last year that viewers will need to purchase a TV Licence if they are to watch live events on streaming platforms. If viewers are caught watching live content without a TV licence, they could be fined up to £1,000. The majority of Disney+ content remains exempt from the TV Licence fee, as long as it is not being broadcast live. These are the occasions when you do not need a TV Licence. You do not need a TV Licence to watch: You do need a TV Licence if you: For those aged 75 or over who are in receipt of Pension Credit, the TV Licence can be obtained for free rather than costing £174.50. Guidance provided by TV Licensing says: 'Free TV Licences are only available if you're 75 or over and you, or your partner living at the same address, are receiving Pension Credit. 'If you think you're eligible for a free licence but can't apply online, please call 0300 790 6117* and speak to one of our advisors to request an application form (our lines are open between 8.30am and 6.30pm, from Monday to Friday). 'Once we've received your application it may take a few weeks to process. If there are any problems we'll write to let you know. We may also call you if you have given us your phone number. 'There are separate arrangements in place for over 75s on the Isle of Man, the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey.' Even if you do not meet the eligibility criteria for a free TV Licence you may be able to get some money back on yours, so long as it is no longer needed. RECOMMENDED READING: Netflix Tudum 2025 recap - all announcements from Stranger Things to Squid Game How to get up to £170 TV Licence refund ahead of licence fee rise this year Netflix to double, amid rises for Disney+ and Amazon, says new report If you have already purchased a TV licence but do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be entitled to a refund worth £174.50. Households across the UK can apply for a refund if you won't need your licence again before it expires, and you have at least one complete month left, or the licence fee for you expired less than two years ago. You can apply for a refund on the TV Licensing website (a link to which can be found above).
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Disney+ viewers could be slapped with whopping £1,000 fine if they tune into huge new sports boost – don't take the risk
Sports fans should be cautious of TV Licensing rules BAD STREAM Disney+ viewers could be slapped with whopping £1,000 fine if they tune into huge new sports boost – don't take the risk DISNEY+ viewers should be wary of an upcoming boost in sports content that could land them a £1,000 fine just for watching. Earlier this week, the streaming giant announced it had won the broadcasting rights for the UEFA Women's Champions League across Europe for the next five years. Advertisement 2 The UEFA Women's Champions League trophy Credit: Getty 2 Being caught without a TV Licence can result in a hefty £1,000 fine Credit: PA Photos It means that from October, fans will be able to watch every match live through their Disney+ subscription - at no extra cost. However, sports fans should be cautious of TV Licensing rules. Households require a TV Licence to watch live content - even through a streaming platform like Disney+. And being caught without a TV Licence can result in a hefty £1,000 fine. Advertisement On-demand content - shows you can watch at any given moment - don't require the extra fee. It only applies if you tune into live shows and matches. In the days when streaming services hosted exclusively on-demand content, they were safe to use without a TV Licence. But with an increasing number of streamers picking up live TV content, particularly in the realm of sports, the chances of households breaking TV licensing rules has jumped. Advertisement Households were given similar warning last year, when Netflix took over rights to WWE with live broadcasts taking place on the app more than ever before. TV Licensing previously reiterated the rules to The Sun in November ahead of Netflix's Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson live fight. "A TV Licence is needed to watch live content on streaming services, watch or record a TV programme on any channel and when using BBC iPlayer," a rep said at the time. "Further information is available on the TV Licensing website or via the customer services team, who can help with any queries." Advertisement The TV Licence fee was recently increased by £5, jumping from £169.50 previously to £174.50 since April 1.
