Spotsylvania, VA – Authorities in Spotsylvania County are warning residents to be cautious after reports of fraudulent emails impersonating Netflix customer service surfaced this week.
According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, scammers are sending emails that claim there is a billing error with a customer’s Netflix account. The messages often urge recipients to click a link and “update” their payment information. Officials said the scheme is designed to steal personal or financial details.
The sheriff’s office explained that while the emails may appear legitimate, they are part of a wider scam campaign. Common tactics include phishing websites made to look like Netflix’s login page, account takeovers that lock users out of their streaming service, and in rare cases, phone calls pretending to be Netflix support.
Deputies said warning signs include poor grammar, generic greetings such as “Dear Customer,” and links that do not lead to the official Netflix website. Other red flags may include threats that an account will be canceled unless immediate action is taken or unusual requests for payment in gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
Authorities urged residents to avoid clicking suspicious links and instead go directly to Netflix.com or the official app to verify account status. They also recommended enabling two-step verification on email accounts to reduce the risk of scammers gaining access.
Anyone receiving suspicious emails is advised to forward them to phishing@netflix.com and then delete the message without replying or clicking on any links. The sheriff’s office stressed that residents should never share banking or password information by email, text, or phone.
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