Anyone with a Gmail, Yahoo or Outlook email account should be on high alert for a scary new scam that has started landing into inboxes.The threat, which has been spotted by the tech team at Express.co.uk, looks incredibly convincing with a message arriving claiming that there's a problem with a Netflix payment and the account is on hold.The email looks like it has come directly from the streaming firm, with it featuring official branding, correct font and even links to Netflix's real help centre."Your account is on hold," the message reads - along with a concerning warning sign."Please update your payment details.We're having some trouble with your current billing information.
"We'll try again, but in the meantime you may want to update your payment details." This is followed by a red banner that says "UPDATE ACCOUNT NOW".Express.co.uk has clicked on this link to see what happens next, but we don't advise you to do the same.Once tapped, you are taken to what appears to be an official Netflix sign-in page.Once again, things appear genuine, with the famous black background and red logo looking fully authentic.Here, you asked to log in using your username and password.If that wasn't bad enough, things then get even more concerning with the following pages asking you to update your details, including typing in a full address along with bank details and credit card number.
The website claims this is needed to get the service working again, but that's not actually the case.If fooled, users will have handed hackers everything they need to steal money from accounts.Most swindles are really easy to spot but the cyber crooks behind this new attack have managed to create a very convincing scam that looks just like it's come from Netflix.The only real warning signs are the email address from which the message was sent and the website URL, which do not match official Netflix services.SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.
You can unsubscribe at any time.Read our Privacy Policy Trending If you get this message or anything similar, be alert and don't click any links."If you get an email or text message (SMS) asking for your Netflix account email, phone, password, or payment method it probably didn't come from Netflix," the streaming service said.Netflix also offers some top tips on what to watch out for.How to tell if an email or text is actually from NetflixNetflix says it will never ask you to share your personal information in a text or email.This includes: Credit or debit card numbers • Bank account details • Netflix passwordsIt will also never ask for payment through a 3rd party vendor or website.If the text or email links to a URL that you don't recognize, don't tap or click it.
If you have already done so, do not enter any information on the website that opened.If you think you have been tricked by this scam, it's now vital that you change your Netflix password and get in touch with your bank."Change your Netflix password to a new one that is strong and unique to Netflix," Netflix added."To help keep your accounts secure, it's best not to use the same email and password combinations for any websites or apps."Contact your financial institution if you entered any payment information, as it may have been compromised."
