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Report an email scam – We support the work of the Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to help stop scammers. Send any scam or suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and they will investigate.
- Emails
- Text messages
- Adverts
- If you think you’ve been a victim of an online scam or fraud
- Avoid websites, emails and phone numbers that imitate government services
Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will investigate it.
Forward suspicious text messages to 7726 - it’s free.
This will report the message to your mobile phone provider.
Report scam or misleading adverts to the Advertising Standards Authority. You can report adverts found online, including in search engines, websites or on social media.
You can also:
•report scam or misleading adverts to Google if you found them in Google search results
•report to Bing if you found them in Bing search results
Contact Action Fraud if you think you’ve lost money or been hacked because of an online scam or fraud and you’re in England or Wales. You can:
•report online - either sign up for an account or continue as a ‘guest’
•call 0300 123 2040
If you’re in Scotland and you’ve lost money because of an online scam or fraud, report the crime to Police Scotland.
Some websites, emails or phone numbers look like they’re part of an official government service when they’re not, or claim to help more than they actually do. Some make you pay for things that would be free or cheaper if you used the official government service.
Search on GOV.UK to find official government services and phone numbers, for example if you want to apply to the DVLA for a driving licence.
If you want to report a suspicious email: Report it to Action Fraud at www.actionfraud.police.uk or call them on 0300 123 2040. If this included card or bank account details, talk to your bank immediately. If you’ve entered your personal details on a suspicious site: How to report a scam text: Help stop the scammers by sending a screenshot of
If you've entered your details into a TV licence scam, you should report it to: Your bank: If you think you've lost money through one of these scams, contact your bank by calling either the centralised number 159 or the phone number on the back of your bank card.
May 9, 2023 · How to spot and report scam emails. Scam emails impersonating well-known companies can be hard to spot. The first thing to do is check is the email address that the message is being sent from. For example, TV Licensing sends its emails from donotreply@tvlicensing.co.uk or donotreply@spp.tvlicensing.co.uk.
May 18, 2020 · The TV Licensing Company has suggested four ways to help you spot a scam email: Check the sender's email address - scammers will try to disguise their email address because they normally...
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Mar 15, 2023 · Always check the sender — genuine TV Licensing emails are sent from donotreply@tvlicensing.co.uk or donotreply@spp.tvlicensing.co.uk. If you have provided TV with your postcode details, real...
