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I see a lot of you guys posting about Netflix, thought I'd share this scam mail I got today. I don't know of a way to inform Netflix about the scam was hoping one of you kindly fellows would know.
Peace out :)
midquest
*creates scam email* *doesn't capitalize Netflix* Do they even try?
Sluggingforward
Cool scam costume @OP
lwig
netflix and not chill
killernat
i always log on via the web portal when i get any kind of money related email rather than click the email link. i also check the link url
Ryannewton85
Dude I have the same mail. Like a hundred times. I don't even have Netflix
Schmooooo
I think I got that same one! Also got a very impressive Amazon one the other day
allmostthere1234
Upvoted for people like my wife that would otherwise blame me for no money in our account.
KetsplodeR
Holy crap I thought it was real to I read the description. Maybe because it was a well thought out email made me trust it? Thanks @OP
sabba
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Knowwon
If it's Gmail, best thing to do is report it as a scam within Gmail. https://support.google.com/mail/answer/184963?hl=en
ackbob
"Permanent suspension" protip: businesses don't like banning people from buying their services
Imgur2036
A rule of thumb, the scarier the mail looks, the less chances that it's real.
245Suicune
Just got one from PayPal aswell, I never fall for those phishing emails but this one was looking so real I only realized it was scam 1/2
245Suicune
when I had to fill in my creditcard to continue using my account. I was so annoyed I almost fell for it 2/2
Lordhartley
Its got to be real, it does not start start Dear Sir/Madam...I am Doctor working in Nigeria, recently a man passed away......
BewareTheJabberwockie
@sabba forward it to [email protected]
sabba
Thanks will do
StooperDave
pro tip. Any time you receive something like this. close out your email, and go directly to the company website and log in to check. >
StooperDave
if you want to be super paranoid, close email, run your favorite malware scanner, THEN go log into the real website to check.
Zetor
Meh, I get like 1-2 paypal/ebay/whatever scam email every day
Gramples
I get the paypal ones a lot too. It's ridiculous. [email protected] must get flooded.
h2obuffalo
You can report the scam PayPal emails to PayPal. Forward it to [email protected].
Imgur2036
I could, but why? That's like getting vaccinated against the flu to protect the elderly.
Zetor
If I'm grumpy, I usually track down the hosting company with the fake webpage.
brxfm
Never trust emails in your Junk folder
gjpeery
never forget to check your headers when getting prompted to change information unwarranted.
nanowaffle
They didnt capitalize Netflix toward the bottom = gg
tekcor
Tip for spotting these scams: most companies will use your name. If you don't see that, start being suspicious. Specifics are scam enemy #1.
MrFnortner
Legit companies NEVER do this. Oh, yes, credit cards expire, but companies never fuck up your account and then ask you to make it right.
AlceCosmico
Every scam email I've ever known has used my name though...
tekcor
Does your email address contain your name? If not, you've got much bigger problems if this is true.
AlceCosmico
Ish. But not really at the same time.
tekcor
Too much for me to explain over Imgur, but think of this. If you are correct, where is that name coming from? Where could the sender get it?
AlceCosmico
Well i know one company that has sold my information on, and that is my phone company. Its not surprising that it would happen elsewhere.
racerxxx999
customer service #....1 (866) 579-7172
angelxaces
Guys it works fine.you just follow the instructions and a prince from nigeria asks you for a favor and it all works no problem.
Kulyo
Honestly that quite good work on the scammers part, normally it's all straightforward and obvious. Still a dick move though >;c
aaronthe7
yeah call netflix and report it..
6ixty7
Companies like Netflix will never randomly email you, to ask for everything a person would need to steal all your money. Only scams do this.
LuvleyMango
You can forward the e-mail to phishing @ netflix.com if you wanted to send it their way.
MyNameIsJesusAndIStealHubcapsFromCars
you can also contact your attorney general's office. it's what they do.
IronLion84
Adding @OP just so they get the notification and get the info.
sabba
Thanks just woke up, I'll send it on my work break later today cheers guys
denverjabroni
Do you know what their spaghetti policy is?
Jbigg
Also, always forward the email as an attachment. It will include additional header information for that email, sometimes this is helpful.
fuckthisshitbiatch
Email support here. You can also retrieve header information by selecting "show original" on the email options in conversation view in gmail
fuckthisshitbiatch
Headers will tell info like server hops, routing information and timing which can determine where the email came from
pronpronpronohmy
Worked for Netflix. That's legit.
PeachyPanic
Easiest way to know is to try to log in to real Netflix and see if you were suspended or not :B
badlyphotoshoppedpictureofkenboneeveryday
Ok one question. WHY CANT WE HAVE BREAKING BAD IN AUSTRALIA, DO YOU WANT ME TO PIRATE BECAUSE THATS WHY I PIRATE
Thecogwheel
Because they're afraid it'll awaken your ancestral criminal behavours
badlyphotoshoppedpictureofkenboneeveryday
Wow. Racist. I'm triggered
bkcantthinkofanythingclever
So, my question is, why would they permanently ban an account for invalid cc? Seems like they'd lose customers like that?
pronpronpronohmy
They don't. The only time I saw an account get banned was because a creeeeeepy dude kept calling in talking about his favorite torture scene
ClintonHardy
Uh, work stories??
NoSeriouslyAskMeAnything
I, too, am genuinely interested..
TripleKitten
What does one do when working for Netflix?
awesock
Nothing. Netflix is actually run completely automatically. Jackass
MyNameIsAgentSmith
Netflix and chill?
Fishticuffs
Get fired for browsing on imgur while working for Netflix.
pronpronpronohmy
Naw, they encouraged imgur browsing. Netflix was a great place to work.
pronpronpronohmy
I worked in the call center doing customer service and low end tech support. Took 70 to 100 calls a day. I'd say roughly half of my calls
pronpronpronohmy
boiled down to unplug it, plug it back in, try again.
Sillychina
Netflix actually has really fast video streaming. They have a huge distributed system. It's really hard to optimize something like that.
Sheepyhead
Maintain/develop on their software? Handle customers? Gather licenses for more movies/series to show?
CassandraCurieux
One of their customer service centers is in Clearwater, Fl. I work in the same building.
pronpronpronohmy
I was in customer service/tech support in Hillsboro, OR. They give you guys free mac n cheese in the break room still?
elleyea
Thank you @op !
SciNrd314
I got a phishing email from Blizzard once about my WoW account. How do I know it was phishing? I don't have a WoW account.
SirRogers
Ah, very perceptive
TheReaper95
Same thing happened to me lol
TheMorganism
Same, though i had a wow account and was stupid enough to click the link.
cogs
That's all trapped by my junk filters. Besides, I ALWAYS look at the actual URLs I"m being directed to. Super simple stuff.
Imgur2036
Better yet, use your own links. You know where to find Netflix, no need for the URL supplied in the mail. same goes for your bank, paypal...
cogs
Exactly that.
ChancesAreIHateYou
Wouldnt you just go log in and check?
BewareTheJabberwockie
I work in a call center for netflix you'd be surprised how many people click on this stuff. Mostly older people that dont know how to log>
BewareTheJabberwockie
>into their accounts because their kids just signed them in and left them to it. People need to take a minute and teach their parents...
Ryebread91
It actually seems very well done and legit. The only giveaway I see is the "permanent" suspension. They just like that as a scare tactic.
mechanimated
If you're not paying attention, it would be easy to think the email is real. Clicking that link likely takes you to a copycat mirror site /1
mechanimated
that looks just like the netflix home page that would tell you your shit is all fucked up. /2
RaynWisp
The good thing is I don't even know my password
Gramples
This catches idiots, and people who panic. Causing panic I think is the main way phishing gets people, and they rush to fix it without 1/?
Imgur2036
So, idiots.
Gramples
Everyone is an idiot when they haven't slept for days. Look down on people all you want, I'm just saying it can catch the best of people.
Imgur2036
Yes, everyone is an idiot when they haven't slept for days. I sometimes drink half a bottle of liquor, then I get online. Idiots everywhere.
Gramples
Stopping to think about it for a moment. Also young people who might have never encountered or been taught about what phishing emails 2/3
Gramples
Are. I almost got caught myself in a panic by the same Paypal phishing email I get like every month. I realised before I clicked on it 3/4
Gramples
Thankfully but if they catch you in a panic at the right moment just about anyone can fall for it. 4/4
t3hnosp0on
No bro that makes too much sense.
MyPalmsSpaghettiKneesWeakArmsSpaghettiTheresVomitOnMySpaghetti
Yeah, but people are stupid and lazy (like me) and sometimes make choices like clicking that "Continue" link that'll get them scammed
boopbeepimathesbian
Stahhhhhp. Just... test things. Test them. Test them in a way that is novel. Test them in a way that confirms or denies your hypothesis.