Is the Netflix payment declined message a scam?

The message someone received

Netflix: Your payment was declined and your membership is on hold. Update your payment details within 24 hours to keep watching: https://netflix-billing-update.top/renew

Why it is a imposter scam

This is a Netflix impersonation phishing message. Netflix does not send payment links by text, and netflix-billing-update.top is not a Netflix website. The link leads to a fake page that steals card details.

What to do

Do not click the link. Open the Netflix app or type netflix.com yourself to check your account. Delete the message.

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Checked by Double Check on July 11, 2026. This page was created from a message a visitor checked anonymously; personal details are removed before anything is published. See more in the scam guide or recent answers.