If you are a Disney+ subscriber, keep an eye out for scam text messages and emails that claim that you’ve missed a monthly payment. There is a new scam going around where a bogus text prompts Disney+ subscribers to click on a link to resubmit their payment details, where the scammers steal personal and financial information, which can be used for identity fraud and to steal money from a bank account.
This recent scam has been highlighted by CEL Solicitors, who help people that are scammed out of large amounts of money get it back.
Ryan Beeley, a fraud expert solicitor at CEL Solicitors, said:
“This scam sees fraudsters posing as popular streaming services such as Disney Plus, and many people, even those who don’t have an account, are receiving texts. The text prompts receivers to follow a link, some devices block this, but those who make it through fill in a form with their personal details and bank account details.
Money is taken from their account but their personal details can also be used by fraudsters to commit further scams. The fake Disney+ text message usually tells victims: “Your payment could not be processed. To continue using our service, please update your details here”.
Should you ever get any text or email messages that you weren’t aware of, never click on the link, always go to your own web browser and go directly to DisneyPlus.com, then head into the account section. If…
