We have had a report of a TV Licensing Scam email coming into a University inbox.

The email claims to be from the “TVL Digital Broadcast Team” and that your TV license could not be automatically renewed. It then directs you to a link that appears to be to update your TV Licensing details.

Do not click any links within this email. Doing so could result in the loss of personal data and work and your computer may need to be wiped.

The email appears like this:

For tips on keeping yourself and your information safe online, visit the IT web page on Cyber Security.

If you are concerned about this email or other similar emails then please call ex.6262 or go to reading.ac.uk/it

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