The TV licence underwent an important change in 2020, meaning over 75s who are not in receipt of Pension Credit will no longer receive a free licence. While this has split opinion, many will now have to get their affairs in order to meet the payment. To provide Britons with support amid the pandemic, the BBC announced a “transition period” to meet payments.
When clicking the link contained within, it is likely Britons will be redirected to a website which also looks official.
As a result, many may be comfortable with entering personal details such as name, billing address and credit or debit card information to supposedly pay their licence fee.
However, these websites are simply a ruse to easily harvest the sensitive data of the person concerned.
Cybercriminals can then make off with this information, using it for unscrupulous purposes such as identity fraud.
This could be putting Britons’ hard-earned cash at risk, and may have devastating consequences for those who fall prey.
As a result, it is always important to be on guard, and no more so than as the transition period comes…
