Nintendo warns users not to click on “suspicious” emails that steal your information

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Nintendo is warning users about fake emails pretending to be official notices. These emails are part of a phishing scam, and Nintendo advises people not to click on any links or interact with them.

Nintendo warned users on X (formerly Twitter) about a scam involving emails with the subject line “Important Procedure Regarding the Continuation of Your Nintendo Switch Online Service.” These emails are not legitimate.

These messages look real and might convince you to take unnecessary steps to keep your subscription active. Nintendo warns that the links in these emails can lead to fake websites that closely resemble their official ones.

Nintendo says emails may attempt to steal account and payment details

Nintendo has warned about fake websites created to steal personal information. These sites trick users into entering their Nintendo Account logins and credit card numbers.

Nintendo warns that emails containing links may direct you to fake websites that look like the real Nintendo site. These fake sites are attempts to steal your account information or credit card details by tricking you into entering them. Nintendo strongly advises you not to click on any of these links.

[ご注意] 現在「Nintendo Switch Onlineのご利用継続に関する重要な手続き」と題した不審なメールが確認されています。…

— 任天堂サポート (@nintendo_cs) March 31, 2026

To further protect accounts, the company suggests using passkeys. Nintendo explains that because passkeys are difficult for fake websites to copy, they help users spot and avoid phishing scams when logging in.

To help keep your Nintendo Account safe from hackers, we suggest using the ‘Passkey’ feature. Passkeys prevent logins on fake websites, making it easier to spot phishing attempts.

In March 2025, Netflix alerted its users to a global scam email attempting to steal their banking information.

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2026-03-31 17:48