hereAction Fraud said it had even received 260 reports of coronavirus-related TV Licensing emails.Emails purporting to be from TV Licensing claimed a recipient's direct debit had failed and they need to pay to avoid prosecution.Those targeted were told they were eligible for a 'Covid-19 'personalized offer' of six months free.Action Fraud said: "The messages contain links to genuine-looking websites that are designed to steal personal and financial information."Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it's a scam.
Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text."Greater Manchester Police meanwhile warned fraudulent websites selling personal protective equipment (PPE) during.