Thursday, December 27, 2018

FTC Consumer Alert: Netflix phishing scam: Don’t take the bait




Netflix phishing scam: Don't take the bait
by Colleen Tressler
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC


Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts to get you to share valuable personal information – like account numbers, Social Security numbers, or your login IDs and passwords. Scammers use your information to steal your money, your identity, or both. They also use phishing emails to get access to your computer or network. If you click on a link, they can install ransomware or other programs that can lock you out of your data.

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https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/12/netflix-phishing-scam-dont-take-bait?utm_source=govdelivery


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