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You will receive a message that your payment was unsuccessful and your account will soon be blocked. In a panic, you click on the link and enter your details without thinking. That’s how easy it is to become a victim of fraud.
Fraud scams on the Internet are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent. Phishing messages or links often appear to come from trustworthy providers. A current example is a fake text message circulating and purports to come from Netflix.
A fraudulent text message is currently circulating that purports to come from Netflix and asks users to repeat their last payment to avoid having their account blocked. This phishing scam aims to steal personal data or payment information. The SMS contains a link to a fake website that looks deceptively similar to the real Netflix site, where users are asked to enter their payment details. However, this is a trap that many careless users can fall into.
Beware of phishing: How to recognize fraudulent Netflix messages
If you receive an email or text message asking for personal information such as your email address, phone number, password or payment information for your Netflix account, it is most likely a fraudulent message. Netflix says it will never ask you to provide sensitive information via email or text, including credit or debit card numbers, bank account details and passwords. Netflix’s guidelines also do not include payments via third-party providers or unknown websites.
How to protect your Netflix account from phishing attacks: Important steps
Do not click on suspicious links: Don’t click on links you don’t recognize and don’t enter information on fake websites.
Change your password: Change your Netflix password immediately and choose a strong, unique password you don’t use on other websites.
Update other passwords: Change the passwords for any other accounts where you have used the same email address and password combination.
Contact your financial institution: If you have entered payment information, contact your financial institution immediately to prevent possible damage.
Report phishing: Forward the suspicious message to Netflix to help other users.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if a message from Netflix is genuine?
If you receive an email or text message asking for personal information such as your email address, phone number, password, or payment information, it is most likely a fraudulent message. Netflix never asks for sensitive information such as credit card or bank details via email or text.
What information does Netflix never ask for via SMS or email?
Netflix will never ask for the following information:
Credit or debit card numbers
Bank account details
Netflix passwords
Payments via third-party providers or unknown websites
What should I do if I receive a suspicious message from Netflix?
If you receive a suspicious message from Netflix, do not click on any links or attachments and do not enter any personal information. Forward the message to Netflix to inform them about the incident.
What if I have already clicked on a suspicious link?
If you have clicked on a suspicious link, do not enter any information on the fake website and immediately check your accounts for unauthorized activity. Change your Netflix password immediately and choose a strong, unique password. Also update any other accounts where you use the same password.
What should I do if I have entered payment information in a fake text message?
If you have submitted payment information, contact your financial institution immediately to prevent possible damage.
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