Netflix Phishing Scam Hits Morris County

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — It's happened to all of us: we forget an account password, or accidentally let the credit card linked to our Netflix account expire. Usually no big deal, scammers are praying on things like this to try and steal your credit card information, Hanover Police Chief Mark Roddy says.

The scam will start out seeming legitimate, with the scammers saying they need to update your billing information. From there, they'll steal your log in information, Roddy says, and use get your billing information, picture, and identification.

Luckily, its easy to avoid falling for this scam. Roddy shared some easy tips to avoid becoming a victim:

• Never click on a login link or an account verification link in an email. If there is one, bail.
• Check for the green HTTPS padlock. If there isn’t one, bail.
• But if there is a padlock, check the name of the site. If it’s not exactly what you expect, bail.
• Don’t ignore telltales such as spelling and grammar errors. If it looks wrong, bail.
• Guard your ID closely. If you’re asked for a selfie or ID when it isn’t absolutely necessary, bail.

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