There is also a link in the SMS. Don't click on the link, criminals will steal your Netflix access data, warns our cooperation partner Watchlist Internet . They also access credit card data and use it to try to activate Apple Pay on someone else's device.

These messages are fraudulent. Do not click on the link. / Screenshots: Watchlist Internet
These messages are fraudulent. Do not click on the link. / Screenshots: Watchlist Internet

Where does the link lead?

The link leads to a fake Netflix login page.
If you enter your user data there, it will end up directly with the criminals.
You can tell that this is a so-called phishing site by looking at the internet address. The real address of Netflix is ​​“www.netflix.com/at/login” and not “sicher.duckdns.org[…]”.

Fake Netflix login page / Screenshot: Watchlist Internet
Fake Netflix login page / Screenshot: Watchlist Internet

Criminals steal credit card details and personal information

When you log in to the fake login page, a notice pops up that a payment is due from August. You have 24 hours to verify your payment information or your account will be suspended.

You will now be asked to provide personal information such as name, date of birth, telephone number and address. Next, you have to provide your bank details.

Criminals steal personal information on the fake Netflix site. / Screenshot: Watchlist Internet
Criminals steal personal information on the fake Netflix site. / Screenshot: Watchlist Internet
Criminals demand payment details. / Screenshot: Watchlist Internet
Criminals demand payment details. / Screenshot: Watchlist Internet

Fraud continues: Credit card is deposited for Apple Pay

Once you have entered your credit card details, the criminals try to activate your credit card for Apple Pay in the background on someone else's smartphone. Depending on the credit card provider, they often require additional approval from you. You will therefore simultaneously receive a message from Apple Pay or your bank with a code. This should be entered on the website.

You will be asked to enter the code to unlock Apple Pay. / Screenshot: Watchlist Internet
You will be asked to enter the code to unlock Apple Pay. / Screenshot: Watchlist Internet

As you can see in the screenshot above, the criminals explain that linking to Apple Pay is done to secure your payments. In reality, the criminals use your data to set up Apple Pay on someone else's device so that they can use it to pay anywhere.

In many cases, the code to activate Apple Pay is not requested until a few days later. Criminals will call you and pretend to be a bank. Under a made-up pretext, they ask you to authorize an action or pass a code that will reach you during the conversation. The person on the phone is very stubborn and you are usually put under a lot of pressure.

This is what you can do:

Netflix dates announced?

  • Change your Netflix password immediately.
  • If this is no longer possible, contact Netflix. Explain that criminals have stolen your credentials and you can no longer log in.
  • Here you can find tips from Netflix on how to proceed .

Credit card details and personal information disclosed?

  • Contact your credit card provider. You may need to block your card.
  • Beware of scam calls. Criminals may pose as a bank and demand the release of payments. Remember: Bank employees never ask for personal information such as TAN codes over the telephone or request the approval of payments.

Was your credit card fraudulently activated for Apple Pay?

  • Contact your credit card provider immediately and have your card blocked.
  • Those affected often only realize very late that their credit card has been stored on someone else's device. The fraudsters have often already paid large amounts. Since you have approved the deposit of the credit card on the criminals' device, the money does not need to be refunded by the credit card provider. Maybe you can agree on a goodwill solution.
  • security information about Apple Pay here .
Also report it to the police!

Source:

Watchlist Internet
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