Netflix phishing scam on the rise: Users targeted via text messages

Netflix has once again become a target for cybercriminals using it to carry out phishing attacks. Random individuals receive text messages informing them that their account has been suspended. The messages are often sent from a number starting with the country code +33, and the included link leads to a fake website that mimics the authentic Netflix service.

This form of fraud has increased in recent days, with the number of such fake text messages being sent out. The phishing campaign targeting Netflix users can bring significant benefits to scammers due to the popularity of this streaming service. A short message sent from the +33 number, originating from France, urges immediate action, suggesting that steps must be taken immediately to avoid account suspension.

The link in the message naturally leads to a fake site, a copy of the original Netflix website. The scam is relatively easy to detect due to the lack of proper security measures and language errors. The form on the fake page asks for full contact details and, subsequently, encourages the entry of credit card numbers under the pretext of updating the payment method to unlock the account.

As a result, the criminals gain access to the victim's funds. The card may be used to pay for Netflix subscriptions on another person's account, online shopping, or another subscription, systematically causing money to disappear from the victim's bank account.

The small amounts disappearing from the account are unlikely to immediately arouse the victim's suspicion. The quickest way to end such an incident is to block the card at the bank and get a new one with new numbers.

The texts sent from the +33 code are just one example. Scammers can also send similar messages from other numbers registered in various countries.