NORTH Wales Police is warning of a new scam designed to instil a sense of "fear, worry and anxiety" in its victims. 

The force has said the new mail scam sees a letter sent to people's address, differing the usual tactic of scammers to use emails. 

Police said a letter arrives at your address stating that your computer has been used to access highly illegal content.

The letter then states that you need to pay a large amount of money (which could be around £580) within ten working days by going on a website where you put your payment details in.

It states that doing so means that no further action will be taken against you and that failure to pay will lead to legal action.

It also states that if you are found guilty you can be:

  • Sentenced to up to ten years in prison.
  • Deported from the UK by the Home Office.
  • You will no longer be a British resident.

It contains personal information such as your address and telephone number.

Police said this is a scam which looks very authentic, but does contain some spelling mistakes.

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