- Coronavirus scams continue to pop up every day, and the latest targets Netflix.
- Some Twitter users have reported that they have received messages for Netflix “free passes” during the period of isolation that many of us are currently coping with.
- Netflix has confirmed this is a scam, and says that there is no ongoing promotion related to coronavirus.
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As the novel coronavirus pandemic forces cities, states, and entire countries to shut down, streaming has become the pastime of choice for millions of people all over the world. Whether you’re working from home or unable to work at all due to the virus, chances are that you’ve taken advantage of a free streaming service trial or two in order to kill some time while you wait for the world to go back to normal in the coming weeks.
In fact, a few services have even introduced promotions for new customers in light of the current crisis, but if you get a text or see a message on social media about a free pass for Netflix, avoid it at all costs.
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Coronavirus scam: Netflix is not giving away any ‘free passes’ originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 24 Mar 2020 at 11:02:58 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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