Netflix is among the largest streaming services sending users account-related notifications. Posing as Netflix, scammers often deceive people into clicking on a phishing link leading to a bogus webpage. Users will then be prompted to enter personal information such as banking details, credit card numbers and CVC codes.
Scammers have also sent a link to a one-year free subscription trial, enticing those interested in the streaming service. The message comes with a phishing link that directs people to a fake website where the interested person shares personal information to acquire the promotion.
These phishing reports show that scammers like to send fake emails and phishing URLs while acting as Netflix, enticing individuals to hand over personal information. For example, a “representative” may inform a user about an alteration of the payment method due to an issue or an instruction to update the password and credentials. A fake letter or notice of suspension can be alarming enough to prompt an unsuspecting user to click on the link to settle any payments immediately; instead, the user has divulged personal data to the data thieves.