Crime 6 nefarious Netflix scams to watch out for - and how to avoid them By Matthew Mohan-Hickson Published 13th Aug 2024, 09:42 BST Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Don’t get caught out! ⚠ Scammers are increasingly targeting Netflix customers. Malware and phishing emails are among the tactics used. Fraudsters are attempting to get Netflix subscribers to hand over passwords or card details.
Netflix subscribers are being warned to remain vigilant as they could be the next targets of nefarious scammers. Online fraudsters are using the streaming service’s name in a bid to lure unsuspecting victims into giving away financial and personal information. Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter.
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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. Cyber security experts F-Secure - which provides VPNs, internet security and more - have urged people to be aware of six scams in particular in 2024.
Users are being reminded to be particularly wary of phishing emails, which may arrive in your inbox unexpectedly. Advertisemen.