Netflix users are being urged to be weary over emails asking subscribers to update their payment details.

According to The Sun, the email's, which falsely appear to be from the streaming service but are really from scammers, read: "We're having some trouble with your current billing information.

"We'll try again, but in the meantime you may want to update your payment details."

Towards the end of the email, a red button that tells you to "Update Account now".

However, you click the button it redirects you to a fake website that is actually run by the scammers looking to steal your money.

The Federal Trade Commission, a government agency in the US, has issued a statement urging users to not "take the bait".

They said: "Scammers use your information to steal your money, your identity, or both,

"They also use phishing emails to get access to your computer or network.
