Netflix users beware: Scammers are sending fake emails

A phishing email is spreading where scammers are targeting Netflix users. They are trying to get your credit card information in a deceptive way.

Scammers are trying to get your (credit card) details in all sorts of ways, which they can then use. Google Chrome users already had to be careful, but now Netflix subscribers are being targeted too.

A new email is circulating with scammers targeting Netflix members. They make an offer that is too good to be true.

Tricks Scammers Use on Netflix Members

This fake email is mainly circulating in the US, according to 9to5Mac, but it could also spread to the Netherlands. So you better prepare yourself for the next scam.

A number of people have received an email stating that their Netflix account has expired. They are given the option to reactivate it. As a bonus, you get three months of free Netflix.

This email appears to be well put together as the logos and design are very similar to Netflix itself. Additionally, at the bottom of the email, it is also stated that it has been certified as non-spam.

This is how you recognize a Netflix scam

However, there are several ways you can identify these scams. First there is the story itself. Netflix accounts don't just go inactive, especially if you have an active subscription. The streaming service will be crazy if you deactivate your account.

Plus, getting three months of Netflix for free is almost too good to be true. Services like Spotify offer two-month free periods, for example, to lure old users back. Netflix, however, doesn’t do that at all.

There are also a number of surprising details in this email. For the free period, you have to enter your credit card details. This is strange considering that three months are free and Netflix knows your credit card details.

You can take these actions yourself

Furthermore, it is always important to know where a particular button or link goes. You can do this by hovering over a link, or pressing and holding a link on your smartphone until you see a preview. Then you see exactly where it goes. If this doesn't lead to the official Netflix website, then you know something is wrong.

If you're still unsure, go directly to your Netflix account page to check the status. Then you can see if what is being claimed in the email is true or not.

Cybercriminals have several ways to interest you in entering your data. Through this phishing scam, they try to scare you by claiming that your account is inactive, while offering you a free period to convince you. So always be critical: if something seems too good to be true, it (almost) always is.

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