Netflix scam

[Skanky Vamp]

I know a lot of you people still subscribe to it:

A recent Netflix email scam has been targeting subscribers of the popular streaming service telling them that their account is about to be canceled. The well-designed, individualized fake email convinces customers to update their account information to avoid suspension. This results in stolen personal and credit card information.

The email has the subject line “Your suspension notification” and includes a link where the subscriber is taken to a fake Netflix page which requires their log-in information as well as credit card number, according to the tech Mailguard, which took a screenshot of the scam email.


The scam was detected earlier today and it targeted nearly 110 million Netflix subscribers. As mentioned, the fake site includes Netflix’s logo as well as popular Netflix shows like The Crown and House of Cards to make it seem legitimate. People with accounts should remain vigilant for these bogus suspension emails to avoid getting their personal information compromised.

 

[GwenRaiden]

Stuff like this always goes to my spam folder automatically. I had a look through my spam folder a few days ago, and there was all sorts of scam emails, including a PayPal one.

 

[The Bronze]

Thanks for the heads up. It's a shame so many people still fall for this type of thing.

 

[Skanky Vamp]

Thanks for the heads up. It's a shame so many people still fall for this type of thing.

Most people don't read. Or think. They just click. And the fact that they really mimicked the Netflix page makes it even more understandably why people would just do it.

 

[brinkster130]

The email really does look legit.

 

[Mr Trick]

Yeah I got that e-mail too but paid no attention.

 

[thrasherpix]

It instantly looks like a scam to me, from the threat of cancelling services to the rush factor ("48 hours"). These scams have been going on for well over 10 years (probably longer), how are people still falling for them? 😕