Don’t fall into the Upside Down:4 Tips to Avoid Falling for Movie Scams

Fraudsters are offering downloads of the new episodes or posing as if they can provide free streaming access, tricking users into visiting websites that can harvest personal information, financial details, and login credentials. This may result in identity theft and unauthorised charges

These scams typically begin with enticing offers for free or early access to the series. Victims who click the links may be immediately redirected to a malicious page or asked to “register for a free account,” which requires sensitive details like full name, date of birth, phone number, and bank card information. Users may end up with no content or be charged a fee that they never intended to pay.

To avoid falling victim to movie fraud,  here are 4 tips for users:

• Pay attention to the official movie release dates in movie theaters, on streaming services, on TV, on DVD, or from other sources.
• Check the authenticity of websites before entering personal data and only use official webpages to watch or download movies. Double-check URL formats and company name spellings.
• Use a reliable security solution that identifies malicious attachments and blocks phishing sites.
• Avoid links promising early viewings of content, and if you have any doubts about the authenticity of content, check it with your entertainment provider.