Netflix Ireland customers have been warned over an apparent "phishing scam" email.
In the email customers were told there was an error with their account and if their information is not updated within 24 hours, access to their account may be restricted.
A Netflix spokeswoman told the Irish Mirror: "Phishing scams are, unfortunately, very common and often exploit well-known brands.
"Internet users should always be cautious when they receive an email request any personal information or credit card details.
"Phishing is an attempt to acquire your personal information by pretending to represent a website or company you trust online.
"Phishers will go to great lengths to try to hijack your account or steal your personal information. They may create fake websites that look like Netflix, or send official-looking (but fake) emails asking you for personal information.
"Netflix will never ask for any personal information in an email. This includes:
- Payment information (credit card number, debit card number, direct debit account, PIN, etc.).
- Social security number or tax identification number.
- Your account password.
- Be careful if you receive an email message asking your for this or any other personal information. If you're unsure about a link in an email, you can always hover over the link to see where it goes (you'll see the real, linked web address at the bottom of most browsers.
"If you're still not 100% sure that the website you're on is the real Netflix site, you can always type www.netflix.com directly into your web browser.
"Netflix guidance for security is here: www.netflix.com/security."
