An Irish Cyber Security company, called ESET, warns Netflix consumers about possible phishing scams that an email marked "Netflix Cancellation" brings. The email, which looks harmless, provides a link where users are going to reset their accounts if they wish to continue their subscription with the video-streaming company.
If the user clicks on the page, it will lead him or her to another similarly innocent looking page where his or her address, email address, and even payment details are asked. The user must fill the information so that they can "reset" their Netflix subscription account and continue using Netflix. But it's fake and it's a scam designed to make money out of unsuspecting victims.
Phishing is a serious scamming business in Ireland, Entertainment reported. Scammers have taken their front in a sophisticated level using big firms such as Netflix, Revenue Commissioners, iTunes, and more to send subscribers emails that will "phish" substantial information.
With a closer inspection, people would easily identify that the email is not from Netflix itself or that it does not look legitimate at all. But some people really fall victim to this method. As reports have it, this is the second time for this year that Netflix subscribers are being targeted by online scammers.
Irish banks have been consistently reminding their customers not to give out their card details to anybody over the phone and especially online unless of course they have verified the person or company on the other end, Independent reported.
Netflix recently addressed the issue saying these scams are very common and users should always be cautious with emails that request their personal information. Netflix didn't say anything about doing whatever they can to look for the perpetrators of the crime who are making their subscribers prey. But they did say that if their subscribers get a suspecting looking email, they should forward it to phishing@netflix.com.
