Motorists warned to delete scam speeding email claiming they've been caught

Bogus email used in attempt to extort money

The 'Notice of Intended Prosecution' emails claim to have 'photographic evidence' of the 'offence' (Greater Manchester Police)

Motorists in the UK have been warned to delete any emails claiming they have been caught speeding.

The "Notice of Intended Prosecution" emails have been sent by fraudsters claiming to be from the Government or police.

They claim to have "photographic evidence" of the "offence".

The emails are sent by fraudsters claiming to be from the Government or police (Action Fraud)

Police say the emails lead to a banking trojan malware, which can be used to access or track personal information on computers.

Those who receive the email are advised to report it to Action Fraud and delete it, without clicking on any links or attachments.

Legitimate notices of intended prosecution are never sent by email.

Instead they are sent via Royal Mail to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) registered address.