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HOW TO SPOT AND AVOID NETFLIX SCAMS

Bilkers and unsavoury scammers always find ways to stay on-trend. They have even been trying to tarnish our enjoyment of Netflix. Where thereu2019s so much cash flow, why ought not some of it pass into innovative fraudstersu2019 hands? However, thereu2019s only so much the finaglers can do. Phishing, smishing (phishingu2019s SMS avatar), CAPTCHAs, emails claiming imminent account cancellation unless details are divulged -pronto. Do we know how to spot and avoid Netflix scams? Betcha.

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HOW TO SPOT AND AVOID NETFLIX SCAMS

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  1. HOW TO SPOT AND AVOID NETFLIX SCAMS? Bilkers and unsavoury scammers always find ways to stay on-trend. They have even been trying to tarnish our enjoyment of Netflix. Where there’s so much cash flow, why ought not some of it pass into innovative fraudsters’ hands? However, there’s only so much the finaglers can do. Phishing, smishing (phishing’s SMS avatar), CAPTCHAs, emails claiming imminent account cancellation unless details are divulged -pronto. Do we know how to spot and avoid Netflix scams?Betcha. WhatdoesfreeNetflixforayearsoundlike?TheBetterBusinessBureau(BBB) says it may sound great, but it is a scamnevertheless. The BBB has seen an upsurge in reports of people getting text messages saying,“Duetothepandemic,Netflixisofferingeveryoneafreeyearofservice to help you stay at home. Click the link to sign up” with a link to get a freeyear

  2. of the streaming service. The message asks you to fill out personal information and a paymentmethod. • However, this is not associated with Netflix. Contact the company’s customer service to find out if the text message you received islegitimate. • Smishing – They are phishing for yourphone • NETFLIX users are warned about a scam email threatening to suspend memberships in 48 hours unless payment details aregiven. • The email falsely claims to be from Netflix and could lead to your financial information and Netflix account being stolen. • The scam states: “We were unable to validate your billing information for the next billing cycle of your subscription; therefore, we’ll suspend your member if we do not receive a response from you within 48hours. • “Obviously we’d love to have you back. Simply click restart membership to update your details and continue to enjoy all the best TVshows.” • While many legitimate businesses use text messages to connect with customers, scammers have devised SMS cons, often called “smishing” (for SMS phishing) scams.The BBB has some tips on how to avoid text message scams: • Don’tbelieveeverytextyoureceive.Asageneralrule,companiescan not send text messages unless you opt-in to receive them. If youreceive a text message from a company you do not believe you have permitted to contact you in this way, proceed withcaution. • Godirectlytothesource. Ifanofferseemspeculiarortoogoodtobe • true- call or email customer service to verify if the text message you received islegitimate.

  3. Take a close look at web addresses. If you follow a link in a text message that you believe is legitimate, sift through the web address before taking any action. Be positive you are visiting a company’s official website – not alookalike. • Ignore instructions to text “STOP” or “NO.” Even if you realise the message is a scam, do not text back. Scammers may want you to reply to verify that your phone number is active. Rather, block the number so you will not receive messages from it in thefuture. • Change your password. Even if you do not fall for this scam, Netflix advisesitscustomerstochangetheirpasswordsincasescammershave targetedthem. • Continue Reading……..

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