Phishing warning: Amazon Prime users should watch out for fake emails

Phishing warning: Amazon Prime users should watch out for fake emails

According to a report by www.watson.de, the consumer advice center warns of fraudulent emails sent in the name of Amazon Prime and Netflix. The emails contain phishing attempts that ask recipients to update their payment information or their membership will be canceled.

The consumer advice center advises against responding to the emails or clicking on the links they contain. This phishing scam not only affects Amazon Prime customers, but also Netflix users. The fraudsters use leverage to provoke rash reactions.

Such scams are widespread and continue to take on new forms. The criminals aim to steal sensitive data such as payment information. It is important that consumers are sensitized to recognize phishing attempts and respond appropriately. Ignore suspicious emails and move them to spam folder to avoid such incidents.

The impact on the market could be a loss of trust in the affected streaming services and uncertainty among customers. An increase in complaints and inquiries to customer service is also conceivable. It is important that affected companies take measures to protect their customers from phishing scams and ensure the security of their data.