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This is a version of Subscription Billing Update Phishing.

Your Netflix Subscription Has Expired Today – Google Cloud Storage Billing Update Phish

Fake Netflix emails claim your payment was declined and your account will be removed within 24 hours unless you update billing. The large red “Update my payment details” button routes to a Google Cloud Storage link (not Netflix) where a fake page tries to collect your credit card and personal information. The footer references an unsubscribe service (List Armor) and shows a random physical address, both common signs of a mass spam run.

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What’s different in this version

These traits set this message apart from the usual pattern.

  1. Sender display name shows as “PaymentDeclined” with a long, random email address

  2. Big red button points to storage.googleapis.com, not netflix.com

  3. Landing page is a fake billing form that harvests card and personal details

  4. Footer references List Armor and lists an unrelated physical address

  5. Clicking the link can confirm your email is active and invite more spam

How this scam works

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    Step 1: You receive an email or text claiming your subscription payment was declined or your card needs to be updated.

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    Step 2: The message creates urgency (e.g., 'service will be suspended in 24 hours') and provides a big 'Update payment' or 'Verify account' button.

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    Step 3: The link opens a look‑alike site that copies the brand’s login page and then asks for full card details and personal info.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Some scams also ask for a one‑time security code sent to your phone or email, saying it’s needed to 'verify your account.'

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    Step 5: With this information, scammers try to charge your card, take over your account, or reuse your password elsewhere.

✓ Do this

  • Go to the service by typing the address yourself or using the official app to check billing and alerts.
  • Check the sender carefully: emails from real companies come from their official domain (for example, @netflix.com), and links should match the real website.
  • If unsure, contact the company using the number or help page on their official site—not the message you received.
  • If you clicked or shared info, change your password on the real site, contact your bank/card, and turn on two-step verification.

✗ Avoid this

  • Don’t click payment or billing links in unexpected emails or texts.
  • Don’t share one‑time security codes, full card numbers, or personal details with anyone who contacts you first.
  • Don’t call phone numbers or reply to the message—scammers often control those.
  • Don’t reuse the same password across multiple services.

Verbatim excerpts from the scam

Exact lines from emails or messages—searchable text so you can compare wording.

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    Subject: Your account Netflix will be removed today ⚠️ From: PaymentDeclined <replace-with-random-domain@example.com> Your Netflix subscription has expired. Your account will be suspended within 24 hours unless you update your billing details. [Update my payment details]

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