Netflix fans are being warned about an e-mail being sent by cybercriminals which tries to scam them out of their sign in details.
Netflix is one of the biggest streaming services around and has become a household name thanks to its hugely popular high production shows.
Hits like Stranger Things, Orange Is The New Black, The Crown, Ozark and 13 Reasons Why have helped propel Netflix to a user base of over 130million.
And now Netflix’s legion of users have become the target of a new scam which tries to trick them out of their login details.
Action Fraud has received dozens of reports of the Netflix scam in the past few days.
In the space of seven days Action Fraud – the UK’s national fraud and cyber reporting centre – received 60 reports of the Netflix scam.
It involves Netflix users being sent a convincing looking e-mail which claims there is an issue with their account.
The e-mail provides a link to a site that seemingly looks authentic, but it’s designed to steal your Netflix password and sensitive payment details.
Netflix users are being warned about a scam e-mail intended to steal their passwords (Image: GETTY)
Warning users of the Netflix scam, Action Fraud tweeted: “ALERT: Watch out for these fake Netflix emails claiming there’s an issue with your account.
“The links lead to convincing-looking sites that are designed to steal your Netflix password & payment details.”
Alongside the warning was an image showing the fake Netflix e-mail as well as the bogus website.
The latter may look legitimate but one of the biggest giveaways is the URL for this alleged Netflix website.
Action Fraud has warned Netflix users about the scam (Image: ACTION FRAUD)
The official Netflix sign in page is prefaced by www.netflix.com. However, the one used by the bogus site begins login.netflix.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, an Action Fraud spokesperson said: “Well known brands are at constant risk of having their name and reputation used by fraudsters.
“Be cautious if an email asks you to log in to an online account as it may not be from a trusted source.
“If in doubt, check it’s genuine by asking the company itself.
“If you have fallen victim to a fraud, please report it to Action Fraud.”
Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services in the world (Image: GETTY)
If you have been sent the fake Netflix e-mail, don’t enter your login details on the bogus website and report it to Action Fraud.
Click here to report this on their official site.
This type of scam is known as a phishing attack, where cybercriminals fish for sensitive user information from victims.
Action Fraud in a post online offered advice on how to protect yourself from such a scam.
Netflix has a user base of more than 130million (Image: GETTY)
They advised:
• Don’t assume anyone who’s sent you an email or text message – or has called your phone or left you a voicemail message – is who they say they are.
• If a phone call or voicemail, email or text message asks you to make a payment, log in to an online account or offers you a deal, be cautious.
• Make sure your spam filter is on your emails. If you find a suspicious email, mark it as spam and delete it to keep out similar emails in future.
• If in doubt, check it’s genuine by asking the company itself. Never call numbers or follow links provided in suspicious emails.
Netflix has become a household name thanks to its hugely popular TV shows (Image: GETTY)
Netflix is known for hits such as Stranger Things, 13 Reasons Why and Better Call Saul (Image: GETTY)
Action Fraud also offered the public tips on how to spot that an e-mail is bogus.
These are the telltale signs of phishing scams:
• Their spelling, grammar, graphic design or image quality is poor quality.
• If they know your email address but not your name.
• The website or email address doesn’t look right.
• Money’s been taken from your account, or there are withdrawals or purchases on your bank statement that you don’t remember making.