Scammers have found another opportunity to steal personal information from consumers. A new phishing scam has surfaced that is targeting Netflix subscribers, according to the Better Business Bureau. #Targeted users are led to a phony Web page that may resemble the Netflix login page. The Netflix users will enter their account information and the fake Web site will claim the user’s account has been suspended. A fake customer service number is provided and a “representative” recommends the user download the “ Netflix support software,” which is remote login software that gives the fake representative full access to the user’s computer. “Netflix has a good reputation and scammers are taking full advantage of that,” says Steve J. Bernas, president of Chicago’s Better Business Bureau. #There are three key indicators consumers should look for that show an email involved in this scam is not from Netflix: First, the phone number is not Netflix. Instead, the number belongs to a call center in India. Second, the Web page is a pop-up. Third, the “representative” wants to login to your computer via remote software.
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Hi Jasper
Thanks for the heads up on that...we use Netflix here so will have to warn the others about this.
Regards
Baldrick
Thanks for the heads up on that...we use Netflix here so will have to warn the others about this.
Regards
Baldrick
I got my Phishing pole out! 😃 Webroot SecureAnywhere's Web Shield! ;)
Daniel
http://www.angelfire.com/home/lake/images/animfishman1.gif
Daniel
http://www.angelfire.com/home/lake/images/animfishman1.gif
Daniel, I should have known that a 'Big Fish' like you would have a great.gif up his sleeve for just about any occassion! ;)
Just where do you get them from, eh?
Baldrick
Just where do you get them from, eh?
Baldrick
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