Scam - "Netflix Account on Hold - Update Required" is a Phishing Email

Posted: Jun 19, 2018 8:58 AM by info

Received via email:

"I received this email but I believe its a scam as my credit card is active and credit is good.

I will be deleting this email

From: NETFLIX
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 06:08
Subject: Account on hold

Account on hold

Hi,
We are having trouble billing your subscription, please update your payment method to avoid service interruption. hvbnq

To quickly resolve this, click Log In and update your payment method. hvbnq
–Your friends at Netflix hvbnq rnsbazxfn"

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Posted: May 21, 2018 3:56 PM by an anonymous user from or near: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

I received one of these and I'm not even a Netflix user/subscriber.

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Posted: Nov 21, 2017 6:51 PM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: " NETFLIX"
Date: November 21, 2017 at 6:27:59 PM EST
Subject: Your Netflix Membership is on hold

We recently failed to validate your payment information we hold on record for your account,
therefore we need to ask you to complete a brief validation process in order to verify your billing and payment details.

Click here to verify your account

Failure to complete the validation process will result in a suspension of your Netflix membership.

We take every step needed to automatically screen our users, Unfortunately in this case we were unable to validate your details.

This process will only take a couple of minutes
and will allow us to maintain our high standard of account security.

Netflix Support Team

This message was mailed automatically by Netflix during routine security checks. We are not completely satisfied with your account information."

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Posted: Oct 24, 2017 11:39 AM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: NETFLIX@hold.accounts.com
Date: October 24, 2017 at 6:46:09 AM MDT
Subject: Account on hold

Netflix

Account on hold

Hi ,
We were unable to charge your card.

To resolve the issue update your payment method. Once your payment information has been updated, you can continue enjoying Netflix.

Update your payment
You can find information about which payment methods Netflix accepts in our Billing FAQ article. If you're having trouble updating your payment information, you may want to reach out to your card issuer to ensure the card information is up to date, or try an alternate method of payment"

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Posted: Sep 17, 2017 9:06 PM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: Netflix
Date: September 9, 2017 at 3:02:42 PM PDT
Subject: Update required – Netflix account on hold

Netflix

[!!] Your account is on hold.
Please update your payment details

Hi,
We're having some trouble with your current billing information. We'll try again, but in the meantime you may want to update your payment details.
UPDATE ACCOUNT NOW

Need help? We’re here if you need it. Visit the Help Center or contact us now.
–Your friends at Netflix"

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Posted: Jul 11, 2017 10:50 AM by info

Here is another scam:

"--------- Forwarded Message ----------
From: NetFlix
To:
Subject: Update your payment methode
Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:05:56 0100

Please Update Your Payment Method Now

Dear Valued Netflix User

Sorry for the interruption, but we are having trouble authorizing your Payment Method.
Please visit the account payment page at
https://www.netflix.com/YourAccountPayment to enter your payment information again or to use a different payment method.

When you have finished, we will try to verify your account again.
If it still does not work, you will want to contact your credit card company.

To protect the informations of our customers, our system has temporarily placed restrictions on your account until your informations has been validated against our system.

You can validate your informations by either clicking on the link above or below, this will only take a few minutes and your account functions will be fully restored.

Log In To account

If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Simply call us at 0800-917812.
The Netflix Team"

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Posted: Apr 11, 2017 3:23 AM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: Netflix netflix-id-105109990066-b011c3e0bc3c2d3ae6187e711f0867c9@ antispam1.visao.psi.br
Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 5:38 PM
To: dustie6669@msn.com
Subject: Your Netflix membership is on hold !

Netflix
Payment details update required.
Dears Customer,
We're having some trouble with your current billing information. We'll try again, but in the meantime you may want to update your payment details.

UPDATE ACCOUNT NOW
We're here to help if you need it. Visit the Help Center for more info or contact us.
Your friends at Netflix"

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Posted: Apr 3, 2017 11:04 AM by info

Here is another scam:

"From: netflix. mailer190799205294274369bvxh0vu7wot4g2@www.1und1.de
Date: 3 April 2017 at 13:40:28 IST
Subject: Netflix : Account Update - Receipt .H483823933601395744003!

NetFlix

Hello,

Sorry for the interruption, but we are having trouble authorising your Credit Card.

Please visit www.netflix.com/membership15987 to enter your payment information again or to use a different payment method. When you have finished, we will try to verify your account again. If it still does not work, you will want to contact your credit card company. .

Thanks,
NETFLIX2017"

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Posted: Mar 30, 2017 1:23 PM by info

Received via email:

-- Forwarded message --
From: "Netflix"
Date: 30 Mar 2017 06:45
Subject: Update required – Netflix account on hold

Netflix

Your account is on hold.

Please update your payment details
Hi,
We're having some trouble with your current billing information. We'll try again, but in the meantime you may want to update your payment details.

UPDATE ACCOUNT NOW
Need help? We’re here if you need it. Visit the Help Centre or contact us now.
- Your friends at Netflix?"

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Posted: Mar 29, 2017 2:44 PM by info

Here is another scam:

From: Netflix support
Subject: Netflix payment method need to be updated
Date: 29 March 2017 at 17:13:28 BST

0800 096 6380

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Posted: Mar 3, 2017 9:21 AM by an anonymous user from or near: New York, New York, United States

I received another one of these today. So it is making its way around a 2nd time.

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Posted: Feb 13, 2017 5:52 PM by an anonymous user from or near: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

I don't even have a Netflix account, so no way they should have my email address and I received this.

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