Netflix subscribers warned over fake emails designed to steal bank details

Netflix subscribers have been warned not to fall for scam emails
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James Morris14 September 2018

Netflix subscribers have been warned not to fall for scam emails telling users to update their payment details.

Action Fraud, the UK’s fraud and cybercrime reporting centre, said the bogus emails are designed to steal customers’ Netflix password and payment details.

People have received “convincing-looking” emails from Netflix reading: “Hi, we face some difficulties with the current billing information of your own. We will try again, but please at the same time you [sic] update your payment details.”

Action Fraud said on Friday that it has received 60 reports of Netflix phishing into inboxes over the last seven days.

An Action Fraud spokesperson said: “Well-known brands are at constant risk of having their name and reputation used by fraudsters.

“Be cautious if an email asks you to log in to an online account as it may not be from a trusted source.

“If in doubt, check it’s genuine by asking the company itself. If you have fallen victim to a fraud, please report it to Action Fraud.”

Action Fraud said people should always question unsolicited requests for personal or financial information.

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