POLICE have issued a warning over a 'scam email' which promises a TV licence refund.
The email asks people to click on a link contained in the email and to enter their bank details.
In a post on Facebook from GMP Marple & Hazel Grove, they warned: "Hi, Please be aware of a scam email going round purporting to be about a refund for your TV licence.
"The email asks you to click on a link and enter bank details.
"In short, don’t!
"Spread the word and have a top day - Insp T."
The TV Licensing website also contains advice against scam emails. They advised: "Fraudulent emails try to catch you off guard by panicking you into taking action immediately.
"Fake websites will ask you to do things we never would.
"We'll never unprompted: email you to tell you that you're entitled to a refund; or ask you to pay additional money for our services, e.g when you're buying a licence or changing your details."
If you have given personal details on a fake site, you can report it to the Action Fraud Helpline or call them on 0300 123 2040.
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