If you receive this message from “Netflix”, delete it: it is a scam to steal your money

The rise of online scams forces us to analyze every message we receive on our phones and be alert to any situation that may be considered suspicious.

The most common thefts are usually initiated by SMS, email or call, in which criminals impersonate official websites alerting victims about possible non-payments or fines.

The last of these scams that worries citizens in Spain is related to Netflix. If you have received a notification from the platform streaming warning you that you must renew your payment to prevent your account from being suspended, do not open the message, as it could be a fraud attempt and could empty your bank account.

Netflix ensures that it will never request personal information through SMS or emails

If you enter the link attached to the message, you will access a pirate website where they will ask you to fill out a form with your personal and banking information, putting your information at risk and making it easier for cybercriminals to access your money. These suspicious messages have led the company to issue a statement in the help center of its website, warning users about this type of scam.

If scam messages include a link or phone number, they should be ignored

Netflix ensures that it will never request information such as passwords, banking details or credit card numbers through SMS or emails. Furthermore, he insists that if these fraudulent messages include a link or phone number, they should be ignored.

The platform recommends that users contact its support service directly through the official website to resolve any questions.