While, at a glance, this email might look real, it’s not.
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The email invites you to click on a link to update your payment details.
The email has a generic greeting, “Hi Dear.” If you have an account with the business, it probably wouldn’t use a generic greeting like this.
The email says your account is on hold because of a billing problem.
The email looks like it’s from a company you may know and trust: Netflix.
Do you see any signs that it’s a scam? Let’s take a look. Here’s a real world example of a phishing email.
say you’re eligible to register for a government refund.
want you to click on a link to make a payment.
say you must confirm some personal information.
claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information.
say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts.
Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. They may look like they’re from a bank, a credit card company, a social networking site, an online payment website or app, or an online store. Phishing emails and text messages may look like they’re from a company you know or trust. Scammers often update their tactics, but there are some signs that will help you recognize a phishing email or text message. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that people lost $57 million to phishing schemes in one year. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day - and they’re often successful. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts. They may try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information.
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