Householders are being warned that scam emails purporting to be from ‘Netflix’ but actually originating from cybercriminals are filling up inboxes.
The latest email claims that users’ subscriptions have expired.
Email users are warned not to click on the renewal button nor should they enter any personal information.
Netflix remains a favourite with cybercriminals as there are millions of users worldwide. A useful tip is to check the actual email address from which the message originates and spot the spelling and grammar errors. And if in doubt, contact Netflix for further help.
Some advice from Netflix:
If you received an email or text (SMS) requesting information like your username, password, or payment method that looks like it came from Netflix, it probably did not. Here are some tips to identify and handle a suspicious email or text and keep your account safe.
How do I know if an email or text is from Netflix?
- We will never ask for your personal information over email. This includes:
- Credit card number
- Bank account details
- Netflix password
- We will never request payments via a 3rd party vendor or website.
Remember that scammers can’t access any information from you unless you give it to them.
Netflix also issued a statement last year in response to the scam emails and texts.
“We take the security of our members’ accounts seriously and Netflix employs numerous proactive measures to detect fraudulent activity to keep the Netflix service and our members’ accounts secure,” the company said in its statement.
“Unfortunately, scams are common on the internet and target popular brands such as Netflix and other companies with large customer bases to lure users into giving out personal information.”
