TV Licensing

TV Licenses and Sight Concern Bedfordshire

Blind (severely sight impaired) concession

Sight Concern Bedfordshire is working with TV Licensing to remind our members who registered blind or severely sight impaired that you are entitled to a 50% reduction on your TV License. To find out more call 0300 790 6131 or visit  http://tvlicensing.co.uk/blind

We recently spoke to TV Licensing who told us there has been an increase in scammers targeting its customers during coronavirus. TV Licensing are encouraging people to be wary of letters, emails, texts or phone calls that promise more or a refund for their TV Licence.

Below is some advice on how to recognise potential scam emails with three simple steps: STOP-CHECK-ASK.

What to check after receiving an email from TV Licensing:

1. The sender: Genuine TV Licensing will be sent from donotreply@tvlicensing.co.uk or donotreply@spp.tvlicensing.co.uk.
2. The spelling and grammar: Be suspicious of odd capital letters or other grammatical errors.
3. The license number: Scammers may use a false one and hope it goes unnoticed.
4. For your name: We will use a customers’ last name and title. Many scams simply use the email address or say ‘Dear Customer’.

You can find a graphic highlighting how to check a TV Licensing email is genuine at tvl.co.uk/scam.

To find out how you can recognise a potential fraudster, please visit:  http://tvl.co.uk/scam

There are many ways to pay for a TV Licence, that can help break down the cost to smaller payments. You can pay online, through direct debit and at PayPoint outlets. To find out the best option for you visit:  http://tvlicensing.co.uk/waystopay