New Phishing Scams Targeting Netflix Users Highlight Need for Vigilance

Highlights

• Phishing emails offer a suspicious 90-day Netflix subscription extension.
• Users are warned against entering credit card details in response to such emails.
• False sender email addresses indicate phishing attempts.
• Netflix accounts typically do not have expiration threats used in phishing language.

Some new phishing email scams are popping up for Netflix users to be aware of in order to secure private information from its users.

As9to5Mac reports, the email looks legit on the surface, with a Netflix logo and application icons on it.

However, users must keep their eyes open and look for signs to spot a phishing effort.

Red Flags To Watch Out For

The biggest giveaway is the free 90-day extension offer of your Netflix subscription.

While some streaming services are free to use and might offer promo deals for sign-ups, the three-month free extension offer smells fishy.

Watch out for the request to enter your credit card information but with a promise of a “free” extension.

Legitimate companies typically do not ask for sensitive financial information in unsolicited emails.

Additionally, the email may appear to come from Netflix, but a quick inspection of the sender’s email address shows it’s not actually from Netflix — which is a big red flag that an email is probably a phishing scam.

More often than not, Netflix accounts are not associated with actual expirations, so the language of this scam is misleading to make users feel that they need to act fast or need to worry about their account.

While the email may be well-written with no major typos or weird wording, caution must be practiced when one requests private or financial information.

By keeping their eyes peeled and informing friends and family of the newest tactics used in phishing attempts, you can help protect them from such nefarious attempts to steal sensitive data.

FAQs

What should Netflix users watch out for in potential phishing emails?

Netflix users should be cautious of emails offering unrealistic subscription extensions, such as a free 90-day period, and requests to enter sensitive financial information.

How can you verify the authenticity of an email claiming to be from Netflix?

Check the sender’s email address carefully; any deviation from the official Netflix domain is a clear sign of a phishing attempt.

Why do phishing emails ask for credit card information even if they offer free services?

Scammers use offers like free services to lure users into providing their credit card details, which can then be used fraudulently.

What common mistakes do phishing emails include that can be red flags?

While some phishing attempts are well-crafted, many include suspicious offers, such as free extensions that are not typically provided by Netflix, or they may use urgent language to provoke quick action.

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