New Netflix Scam: Please Beware.

from JoeUser Forums

 

“Users being targeted by the scam will see a phony webpage modeled after the Netflix login page. When a user enters Netflix account info, the scam site claims that the user's Netflix account has been suspended due to "unusual activity" and then provides a fake customer service number. When the user calls that number, a representative on the phone recommends a download of "Netflix support software," which is actually remote login software that gives the scammers complete access to your computer. The scammers may also ask for copies of photo IDs or credit cards.” – Huffington Post

 

A good rule: Don’t be too trusting. Netflix won’t tell you to download software.

This is what the notification looks like:

If you’re in doubt, look up the Customer Support phone number. Talk to someone there. Describe what you received and verify it!

Source:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/03/netflix-phishing-scam-customer-support_n_4892048.html

24,406 views 10 replies
Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Scammers keep getting trickier all the time.

Thanks for the post.    :thumbsup:

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks for the tip. The error code is funny, pretty obvious it's made up. And some weird grammar errors in the text too make it stick out.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

On that screen shot, there are (*edit) neither errors in grammar nor  no spelling errors...but generally in phishing emails there are, and it's one of the signs which should alert one.

You're welcome. :)

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Why is Protect capitalized? And highlighting suspended is goofy.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks for the heads up!!

 

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting The_Gear, reply 4

Why is Protect capitalized? And highlighting suspended is goofy.
End of The_Gear's quote

I would think that the non computer savvy would benefit from this warning.

Not everyone is as tech knowledgeable as Stardock Support.  ;)

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting The_Gear, reply 4
Why is Protect capitalized? And highlighting suspended is goofy.
End of The_Gear's quote

Yes...'Protect' shouldn't have been capitalized. I've found that it's rare that folks proof read their messages when attention is being drawn to a warning, and the error is on a red (danger) background. If anything, the highlighting further pulls attention from 'Protect'.

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting The_Gear, reply 2
And some weird grammar errors in the text too make it stick out.
End of The_Gear's quote

There ain't no grammar errors....and the cap for 'Protect' is more likely to be overlooked than not.... JAFOCHECK.

The wording is a little 'dorky'....but remember that famous BIOS error code....

"Keyboard not found. Press F1 to continue."

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Jafo, reply 8
"Keyboard not found. Press F1 to continue."
End of Jafo's quote

:thumbsup:

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

LMBO!