Off-Topic Possible Phishing

suzannaerin · 03-27-20, 03:24 AM

Beware, I got an email allegedly from Netflix, advising me that they were canceling my account due to an issue with payment. Suspicious, I did not click on the link and instead, logged into my account. I had paid my bill on the 17th, so this was an obvious scam. Be careful if you get any weird emails, do not click on links! Sick jerks, trying to scam people at a time like this

bzar · 03-27-20, 03:46 AM

in the past 2 weeks our IT department sent out a general warning about scams like the one you mentioned. there are all kinds of scams going around about corona virus cures too.

of course, everyone here is savvy, but elders or those whose second language is English are most vulnerable.

TracyQ · 03-27-20, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by suzannaerin

Beware, I got an email allegedly from Netflix, advising me that they were canceling my account due to an issue with payment. Suspicious, I did not click on the link and instead, logged into my account. I had paid my bill on the 17th, so this was an obvious scam. Be careful if you get any weird emails, do not click on links! Sick jerks, trying to scam people at a time like this

I got the same email last night. I knew my account was paid because I get alerts from my credit card company each time my card is charged so I deleted the scam email.

Joni O · 03-27-20, 07:27 AM

I just got an email today supposedly from Amazon saying my account is closed because they detected an unlawful login. Just click on the sender’s name and look at the sender’s email address. Obviously, it’s bogus.

Here’s a recent thread on these scams. There are so many and, unfortunately, some people are so gullible that it keeps these scammers going.

http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...light=Phishing

summer breeze · 03-27-20, 08:58 AM

I also got the Netflix email, the Amazon one and several from Chase bank. I've been getting them even before this current corona virus situation. I just delete them all without clicking on anything. So annoying.

sherry7899 · 03-27-20, 09:00 AM

We have been getting those phishing emails for Netflix for over a year. I reported them to Netflix, but they keep coming.

suzannaerin · 03-27-20, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sherry7899

We have been getting those phishing emails for Netflix for over a year. I reported them to Netflix, but they keep coming.

Kinda like those phone scams supposedly from the IRS. Sorry if my topic was redundant!

cataddict · 03-27-20, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by suzannaerin

Kinda like those phone scams supposedly from the IRS. Sorry if my topic was redundant!

It's always a good reminder that we must remain vigilant. New and "improved" scams come up all the time. If these scammers used their creativity in more productive ways they could possibly make a fortune legitimately. Thanks for posting.

summer breeze · 03-27-20, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by suzannaerin

Kinda like those phone scams supposedly from the IRS. Sorry if my topic was redundant!

I agree it's a good reminder because more are popping up all the time.

sherry7899 · 03-27-20, 12:37 PM

It is always good to post reminders. Thank you!

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03-27-20, 03:24 AM
suzannaerin Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington, VA	Possible Phishing Beware, I got an email allegedly from Netflix, advising me that they were canceling my account due to an issue with payment. Suspicious, I did not click on the link and instead, logged into my account. I had paid my bill on the 17th, so this was an obvious scam. Be careful if you get any weird emails, do not click on links! Sick jerks, trying to scam people at a time like this

03-27-20, 03:46 AM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	in the past 2 weeks our IT department sent out a general warning about scams like the one you mentioned. there are all kinds of scams going around about corona virus cures too. of course, everyone here is savvy, but elders or those whose second language is English are most vulnerable. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

03-27-20, 07:27 AM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	I just got an email today supposedly from Amazon saying my account is closed because they detected an unlawful login. Just click on the sender’s name and look at the sender’s email address. Obviously, it’s bogus. Here’s a recent thread on these scams. There are so many and, unfortunately, some people are so gullible that it keeps these scammers going. http://forum.videofitness.com/showth...light=Phishing

03-27-20, 08:58 AM
summer breeze VF Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005	I also got the Netflix email, the Amazon one and several from Chase bank. I've been getting them even before this current corona virus situation. I just delete them all without clicking on anything. So annoying.

03-27-20, 09:00 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	We have been getting those phishing emails for Netflix for over a year. I reported them to Netflix, but they keep coming. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

03-27-20, 12:37 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	It is always good to post reminders. Thank you! __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers