HUNDREDS of young people watching TV without a licence have been snared in the past year.
A total of 330 people aged 18-25 in Glasgow were caught watching TV or BBC iPlayer live.
Across the UK, more than 33,000 young people were caught in the same 12-month period.
TV Licensing is reminding new students they could face prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000 if they are caught.
Research shows BBC iPlayer continues to be the most used service for catch up and on demand by students, with 79 per cent using the BBC platform.
The study also revealed more than 44 per cent of students in Scotland think it would be would be very embarrassing to get caught without a licence.
Fergus Reid, spokesman for TV Licensing in Scotland, said: “If students are concerned about paying for a TV Licence, they should get in touch.
"We know some people struggle to pay, and there are many payment options available, from paying in one go to spreading the cost over the year.”
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