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Scam alert: "Netflix" phishing scam making the rounds

Fake emails and text messages attempting to obtain credit card information
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Greater Sudbury Police are advising the public of a phishing scam that has been circulating where cybercriminals are impersonating Netflix to obtain victims' banking information. (File)

Greater Sudbury Police are advising the public of a phishing scam that has been circulating where cybercriminals are impersonating Netflix to obtain victims' banking information.

The fake emails or text messages tell subscribers their Netflix access has been suspended due to a payment issue, and asks them to re-submit their credit card information.

Most recently, a man in North Bay fell victim to a similar Netflix email scam.

Phishing scams are traditionally associated with misleading and deceptive emails, falsely claiming to be from a legitimate organization such as a financial institution, business or government agency in an attempt to have the recipient surrender private and personal information.

"Anyone receiving an email asking you to update your account or payment information should be cautious," said a GSPS Facebook post. "Go to the official site before responding, or call the company directly."

Netflix recommends users avoid clicking the link sent in the email or text, and reporting the message through the help section of their official website.

For additional information or tips on fraud prevention, visit www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.