Email users have fallen victim to a new Netflix-related scam that could leave them broke.
The next time you check your inbox on Gmail, Yahoo or Outlook, be on the lookout for a scary new scam. Cybercriminals appear to be back in action, and this time they're using the popular service Netflix to try to trick people into revealing sensitive details, including login credentials, home addresses and credit card information.
Mirror Online's tech team discovered the attack over the weekend and it was one of the most convincing we've seen in recent times.
The new threat begins with an email with the subject line: “Let's sort out your payment details.”
Once opened, everything looks normal enough. The message says there was a problem with the payment and the service will be blocked until the details are updated.
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“Your account has been temporarily suspended,” the email reads, accompanied by a warning sign that creates the illusion of urgency.
“Please update your payment information. We are having some issues with your current payment information.
“We'll try again, but you might want to update your payment details.”
This is followed by a red banner that says “UPGRADE YOUR ACCOUNT NOW.”
At first glance, the message seems completely normal, it is designed in Netflix's branding, with the correct colors and font, and also contains links to the official support page.
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However, before you think about clicking on the links, DON'T! Mirror Online clicked on this email to see what would happen, and the result was quite shocking. The link takes you straight to the official Netflix login site, which also appears to be completely genuine.
Here you are asked to sign in using your username and password, then provide your home address and credit card details. The site claims that this is necessary to regain access to the Netflix streaming service, but in fact this is not the case.
If users fall for this scam, they will give hackers everything they need to steal funds from their accounts.
Most scams are actually easy to spot, but the cybercriminals behind this new attack have managed to create a very convincing scam that looks like it was sent by Netflix.
The only real signs of a scam are the email address the message came from and the website URL, which do not match the official Netflix services.
“If you receive an email or text message (SMS) asking you to provide your email address, phone number, password, or payment method for your Netflix account, it is likely not from Netflix,” the streaming service said.
Netflix also offers some helpful tips on what to look out for.
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Netflix says it will never ask you to share personal information via text messages or emails. This includes:
Credit or debit card numbers, bank account details, or Netflix passwords.
“If a text or email links to a URL you don't recognize, don't click or tap on it. If you've already done so, don't enter any information on the website that opens,” Netflix added.
If you believe you have been a victim of this scam, you should change your Netflix password and contact your bank.
“Change your Netflix password to a new, strong, and unique Netflix password,” Netflix added.
“To keep your accounts secure, it’s best not to use the same email address and password combinations across different sites or apps.
“If you have entered any payment information, please contact your financial institution as it may have been compromised.”
Sourse: www.mirror.co.uk
