Netflix free subscription text message scams are on the rise again! Last year we’ve reported this phishing text scam, but recently the scam texts reappear.
Posing as Netflix and claiming to be giving away free subscriptions due to the pandemic, scammers try to trick you into clicking the phishing link included in the message. Once you click on the link, you will be asked to enter your login credentials or other personal information. In a worse case, unknowingly download malicious files to your device.
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Due to the pandemic, Netflix is giving everyone a free 1-year subscription to help you stay at home. Get yours here: (link)” were sent to many people recently. Be careful.
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