Apple have warned iTunes users to ignore and delete scam emails that are being sent to some customers.

The fake invoice emails - that closely resemble authentic emails from Apple - claim the customer has purchased a song from iTunes for £23.34, usually downloaded from a source not linked to the customer.

Several iTunes users on social media have flagged up the emails that include a link to 'cancel and manage subscriptions'. The link leads to a fraudulent website that asks users to enter their personal details.

This type of online scam is known as 'phishing' and traps people by luring them into handing over details to what they believe are genuine correspondence from companies.

Apple have directed iTunes users to their company policy regarding emails.

"The iTunes Store will never ask you to provide personal information or sensitive account information (such as passwords or credit card numbers) via email," it says.

"Email messages that contain attachments or links to non-Apple websites are from sources other than Apple, although they may appear to be from the iTunes Store. Most often, these attachments are malicious and should not be opened. You should never enter your Apple account information on any non-Apple website."

A similar scam has also included links sent in text messages to users despite Apple not corresponding with customers via SMS.

"In general, all account-related activities will take place in the iTunes application directly, not through a web browser. If you are asked to update your account information, make sure that you do so only in iTunes or on a legitimate page on Apple.com, such as the online Apple Store."