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Shocking! Rs. 499 Netflix payment causes man to lose a huge Rs. 1.2 lakh; how it was done
If you are looking to renew your Netflix subscription or get a new plan, then beware! Cybercriminals are in search of the best target from which they can steal money while masquerading as a legitimate online subscription portal for Netflix. This has become very clear after an online fraud came to light in which a 75-year-old businessman, Abhinandan Ajmera, who is into plastic printing material in Juhu, Mumbai was trapped. Abhinandan lost his Rs. 1.22 lakh in an online fraud that was actually supposed to cost just Rs. 499 for the Netflix subscription. How did it happen? It happened after he received a malicious email asking him to renew his Netflix subscription. The email threatened that his subscription will be put on hold due to non-payment of the fee. In a rush, Abhinandan did so many things wrong that should never be done while making online payments. He even failed to verify the source of the link and provided details to fraudsters that should remain a secret from everyone.