Final Shots: Watch Out! A Netflix Email Scam Is Targeting Apple Customers

The latest Netflix email scam is targeting Apple customers in the form of a fraudulent bill for services never received. The legitimate-looking emails contain links that direct the recipient to a fraudulent website disguised as the Apple website, prompting you to enter your credit card and billing information.

According to Business Insider, the emails appear as a receipt for purchases made through the target’s iTunes or App Store account — sometimes including a Netflix subscription. There are both “refund” and “manage subscriptions” links, and if you haven’t realized yet, well, God help you, but also don’t click on them! To avoid getting scammed, always remember to check the sender’s email address, as well as the website’s URL before entering your information.

In other news…

Joseph Fiennes has been cast as the male lead in Hulu’s forthcoming original series based on Margaret Atwood’s renowned novel, The Handmaid’s Tale. Fiennes will star opposite to Elisabeth Moss in the 10-episode period drama playing Commander Fred Waterford, who is often Offred’s bad influence. [The Huffington Post]

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’s Summer Election Special 2016 will continue with a brand new “Bonus Poop” segment, streaming only on Hulu on August 25. According to a press release, the brand new footage will feature an elaborate fake book signing and one more attempt to “help” Chris Christie.

Google is partnering with Hulu and YouTube as part of their expensive virtual reality content push, all of which will be available via Daydream, a brand new store/software hybrid platform. Google will soon help promote new VR projects from Hulu, as well as develop 360-degree videos with various YouTube stars. [Bloomberg]

Crackle’s original comedy series StartUp promises to stand up tall next to Netflix and Hulu originals. Sony’s executive VP of digital content Eric Berger said “I think there’s room in the market for a lot of players” while defending the show, which stars Adam Brody, Edi Gathegi, Martin Freeman, and Otmara Marrero. [Variety]

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