On February 9 2023, the top post on Reddit’s r/all (originally on r/mildlyinfuriating) included a photograph of a Netflix password sharing warning purportedly observed in Canada: Netflix rolled out their Bullshit in Canada. from m
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Snopes→ Netflix Text Message Scam Claims Payment Issue, Account ‘Locked’
We strongly advise against clicking links in text messages from unknown users.
Truth or Fiction?→ Netflix ‘Love is Sharing a Password’ Tweet
On March 22 2022, a purported Twitter screenshot was shared on Imgur and elsewhere, quoting a tweet by Netflix — “Love is sharing a password”: The post was titled “Keeping this here for when they eventually delete their tweet
Snopes→ Netflix Is Streaming Zelenskyy’s 2015 TV Show, ‘Servant of the People’
The one where he played a schoolteacher who was elected president of Ukraine.
Snopes→ ‘Seinfeld’ Writer Shares Secret from ‘Kiss Hello’ Episode
"The Kiss Hello" aired in 1995 during "Seinfeld's" sixth season.
Snopes→ Chappelle Special Spurs Netflix Walkout; ‘Trans Lives Matter’
Netflix employees who walked out Wednesday in protest of Dave Chappelle's special and its anti-transgender comments were joined by allies who chanted “Trans lives matter,” getting pushback from counterprotesters who also showed up.
Snopes→ Did USA Today Run a ‘Front Page’ Ad With Fake Stories About Hybrid Babies?
The advertisement — a faux front page of USA Today's weekend print edition wrapped around the real front page — was for the Netflix show "Sweet Tooth."
Snopes→ Does Netflix Have Secret Codes To Reveal Movie Genre Lists?
While it might not be much of a "secret," you can use numeric codes to reveal movie genre lists on Netflix.
Hoax-Slayer→ Netflix ‘Reset Your Information’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which claims to be from Netflix, information on your account appears to be missing or incorrect. The post Netflix ‘Reset Your Information’ Phishing Scam Email appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Watch Out For Fake Netflix Emails and Text Messages – Phishing
Scammers continue to target Netflix customers via bogus subscription notification messages. The post Watch Out For Fake Netflix Emails and Text Messages – Phishing appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Netflix Tests out a Possible Password-Sharing Crackdown
The popular streaming service has been using popups to ask some users to verify their account via email or text.
Hoax-Slayer→ Netflix ‘Your Auto Payment Cannot Process’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which purports to be from Netflix, your automatic payment for the service 'cannot process" and you must click a link to update your "payment methode". The post Netflix ‘Your Auto Payment Cannot Process’ Phishing Sca
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Since the Netflix Love Letters Have Been Pouring For Chris Watts, Including Marriage Proposals and Money’
On October 8 2020, Netflix’s American Murder documentary was popular enough that it generated a whole slew of viral claims. Among them was a Facebook rumor that subject Chris Watts received a flood of new “fan mail” (including money
Hoax-Slayer→ Use Netflix? Watch Out for These Common Internet Scams
If you are a Netflix customer, be aware that criminals regularly use the video streaming company's name and logo to steal sensitive personal information, distribute malware, and trick people into signing up for fraudulent "Netflix alternatives". The po
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘My Brothers’ Ex Stealing our Netflix for the Past Two Months,’ Disguising Her Account as ‘Settings.’ ‘Respect.’
In early June 2020, an amusing tweet circulated in screenshots on social media, purportedly from a Netflix user whose family discovered his brother’s ex had been “stealing” access to their service via a clever subterfuge — the
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Better Than Netflix Scams’ Targeting People In Several Countries
Be wary of posts on Facebook claiming that you can sign up for a free 'Movieflix" video streaming service that is 'better than Netflix". The post ‘Better Than Netflix Scams’ Targeting People In Several Countries appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your Netflix Subscription Has Been Canceled’ Phishing Scam
Phishing scammers are once again targetting Netflix users via fake account payment problem emails claiming that your Netflix account has been canceled. The post ‘Your Netflix Subscription Has Been Canceled’ Phishing Scam appeared first on H
Snopes→ Netflix to Lose ‘The Office’, Gain ‘Seinfeld’ Starting in 2021
Netflix says it will start streaming all 180 episodes of "Seinfeld" in 2021. The deal comes after Netflix announced in June 2019 that it would be losing its most popular TV show, "The Office."
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Netflix Really Cancel ‘The OA’?
News that Netflix had cancelled its popular supernatural show The OA after airing only two of its five planned seasons aired broke on August 5 2019, causing #SaveTheOA and #RenewTheOA to trend on Twitter. Not long after, fans of the show on Reddit
Snopes→ AT&T Will Pull ‘Friends’ from Netflix for Its Streaming Service
The wireless company will launch HBO Max in spring of 2020.
Hoax-Slayer→ Don’t Click on that ‘Better than Netflix’ Facebook Post. It’s a Scam!
Authorities in Australia are warning Facebook users not to click on posts promoting an online movie streaming service called "MovieFlix". The post Don’t Click on that ‘Better than Netflix’ Facebook Post. It’s a Scam! appeared fi
Hoax-Slayer→ Criminals Continue to Target Netflix Customers Via Phishing Emails
Yet another phishing campaign is targeting Netflix customers. As with previous versions, the scam emails claim that there is a problem with your current billing information. The post Criminals Continue to Target Netflix Customers Via Phishing Emails ap
Snopes→ Spielberg’s Push Against Netflix at the Oscars Hits a Nerve
Netflix isn't playing by the same rules as other studios and it's been vexing some more traditional Hollywood executives throughout this award season.
Snopes→ Did Netflix Make $845M In Profit and Pay $0 in Taxes Under New Tax Law?
Netflix was one of the first major companies to post its annual financial disclosure report.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Marie Kondo Tell People They Could Only Keep Thirty Books at a Time?
After Netflix’s Tidying Up with Marie Kondo debuted in January 2019, social media lit up with takes lambasting Kondo’s supposedly draconian position on the possession of books: Wait Marie Kondo is telling people to toss their books? THEIR
Truth or Fiction?→ Is ‘Bandersnatch’ a Real Game?
Netflix released Black Mirror standalone special “Bandersnatch,” which featured an interactive “choose your own adventure” style plot, on December 28, 2018. Immediately, viewers began dissecting its elements — chief among th
Snopes→ Did Netflix Announce They Will Be Removing ‘Friends’ from Their Streaming Catalog?
The online streaming service caused consternation in December 2018 when they briefly signalled the hit 90's sitcom would no longer be available after 1 January 2019.
Truth or Fiction?→ Is ‘Friends’ Leaving Netflix in January 2019?
Fans of the beloved sitcom Friends, which featured four, well, friends living in a late-1990s New York City apartment together and doing late-1990s things together, mourned together on social media in early December 2018 when Netflix apparently announc
Hoax-Slayer→ Netflix ‘Your Account is on Hold’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, your Netflix account has been put on hold because the company is having trouble with your current billing information. The post Netflix ‘Your Account is on Hold’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Netflix to Open in Spain Its First European Production Hub
Netflix says it's establishing in Spain its first content production hub on European soil as the online video entertainment platform tries to expand in different languages.
Hoax-Slayer→ PayPal ‘You Sent a Payment to Netflix’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which purports to be from PayPal, you sent a payment to Netflix.com. The email has the subject line "Receipt for Your Payment to Netflix.com". The post PayPal ‘You Sent a Payment to Netflix’ Phishing Scam Email
Snopes→ Did Netflix Announce a ‘God of War’ Series in April 2018?
A piece of fan art hopefully touting a would-be Netflix series was mistaken for a genuine promotion.
Hoax-Slayer→ ‘Your Subscription Payment Problem’ Netflix Phishing Scam
According to this email, Netflix was unable to automatically renew your subscription due to a problem with your current payment method. The post ‘Your Subscription Payment Problem’ Netflix Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Hoax-Slayer→ Netflix ‘Your Account is Suspended’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from Netflix, your Netflix account has been suspended because the company is having trouble with your billing information. The post Netflix ‘Your Account is Suspended’ Phishing Scam appeared fi
Snopes→ ‘Harry Potter’ Show Coming to Netflix?
Rumors that a "Harry Potter" show was coming to Netflix were sparked by an April Fool's joke and a piece of fan art.
Snopes→ ‘Trailer Park Boys’ Actor John Dunsworth Dies at 71
The Canadian actor, who played Mr. Lahey on the comedy series, died after a short illness.
Snopes→ Netflix Increases Price for Most Popular U.S. Plan by 10 percent
The company will now charge $11 per month, instead of $10, for the HD and multi-device plan.
Hoax-Slayer→ Netflix ‘Complete a Brief Validation Process’ Phishing Scam
Fraudulent email purporting to be from Netflix claims that the company failed to validate your information it holds on record for your account. The post Netflix ‘Complete a Brief Validation Process’ Phishing Scam appeared first on Hoax-Slay
Snopes→ UFO Enthusiast Now Facing Child Pornography Charges Is Subject of Netflix Documentary
Stan Romanek, a prominent self-proclaimed "alien abductee", says his computer was hacked in a government conspiracy to silence him.
Snopes→ Is Netflix Rebooting the ‘Addams Family?’ Series?
An unofficial fan-made trailer was mistaken by some viewers as a genuine teaser for a new Netflix series.