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Security concerns on Netflix account - AIBU to be worried ?

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Scammed21 · 09/03/2023 07:44

Someone just changed my email and phone number on my Netflix account and a charge of £15 has been taken out ! I unsubscribed from Netflix a few months ago and definitely haven't subscribed again ! It's unsettled me how easy it was for them to do this ! Luckily I think it's been sorted but still ! I never give details to unsolicited emails even if it looks authentic so I'm so careful very best and braces !

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Scammed21 · 09/03/2023 07:45

Luckily they're refunding the money - but still ? Very worrying !!!

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Scammed21 · 09/03/2023 07:48

Belt and braces !

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Honoraryuce · 09/03/2023 08:14

Search for the website
Have I been pwned?
It will show you if your password was compromised in a data breech and you can set up alerts. The email addresses and passwords breeched get sold/published and you'll get people trying the password to see if it's been used for other accounts too. Set up 2 factor authentication on everything possible and try not to use the same password on different accounts.

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Scammed21 · 09/03/2023 09:06

Thank you so much !

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Scammed21 · 09/03/2023 09:10

Honoraryuce · 09/03/2023 08:14

Search for the website
Have I been pwned?
It will show you if your password was compromised in a data breech and you can set up alerts. The email addresses and passwords breeched get sold/published and you'll get people trying the password to see if it's been used for other accounts too. Set up 2 factor authentication on everything possible and try not to use the same password on different accounts.

Thanks so much - yes my password has been breached !

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Custardbanana · 09/03/2023 09:16

When you unsubscribe delete your payment details from Netflix account so this can't happen again.

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Scammed21 · 09/03/2023 09:16

Custardbanana · 09/03/2023 09:16

When you unsubscribe delete your payment details from Netflix account so this can't happen again.

Thank you

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Honoraryuce · 09/03/2023 10:12

@Scammed21
Argh so annoying but at least you found out. I had it happen with my Deliveroo account. They ordered crates of drinks to my house and I found them on doorstep in morning along with missed calls from the driver was v weird.

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Scammed21 · 09/03/2023 10:31

Honoraryuce · 09/03/2023 10:12

@Scammed21
Argh so annoying but at least you found out. I had it happen with my Deliveroo account. They ordered crates of drinks to my house and I found them on doorstep in morning along with missed calls from the driver was v weird.

Ah sorry to hear that - I've never actually used Deliveroo believe it or not - but - yes these things are a nightmare !

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