When in doubt, it’s smart to go directly to the website of the company sending the email. Most companies will never ask for sensitive information over email. Also, more importantly, never give out any sensitive information. To stay safe, remember that if you’re ever suspicious of an email AT ALL, you shouldn’t click on any links. Keep in mind that while these attacks are targeted at Apple account holders and Netflix users, new threats like this pop up all the time. In fact, here is what Apple specifically says they will never ask for in an email: You can see some larger examples of the fake emails from the This Is Money article here.Ī telltale sign of a hoax is that Apple has issued statements that they will never ask you for sensitive account information (such as passwords or credit card info) through email. The link is set up to take you to yet another authentic-looking website, in which you are asked for account details and credit card info in order to issue the refund.Īs you can see in the image here, these emails do look pretty authentic. These emails offer a link to manage your subscriptions. Other emails take a tone of concern, stating that someone has gained access to your Apple account and used it to subscribe to Netflix. Other emails confirm purchased Netflix subscriptions, issuing a warning that if you didn’t make the purchase, you should follow a link to cancel and refund the transaction. These emails show invoices for movies or music purchased. The fake Apple emails show up as fake iTunes or App Store receipts and they look just like an authentic receipt, so it’s easy enough to be fooled by them. This Is Money released a story warning the public about emails and invoices that have been sent out in a phishing attempt to steal people’s bank details. If you’re an Apple customer or a Netflix customer, and chances are you are, take extra caution with emails you may be receiving.
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