COMPUTER users who buy music online are being warned about a new email scam.

Victims report receiving an email that appears to be from Apple iTunes detailing a recent purchase.

The email says that if customers did not purchase the item they should click on the link provided to obtain a refund. Once redirected to a web page they are asked to fill out their card and other personal details. This is a spam email with links to a malicious web page that is being used to harvest personal details, possibly in order to access victim’s bank accounts.

Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) are investigating. They are urging the public to take the precautionary steps:

• Double check where the email has come from before clicking on the link

• Check your iTunes account for recent activity

• Consider contacting iTunes separately to double check your account activity

• Remember iTunes will not request your personal details via email or through attached links

• If you have filled in one of the forms, do not use online banking until you have had your computer checked by an expert. Also consider contacting your bank to make them aware.

of the situation – money held in your account may be at risk.