Cheap Netflix and Spotify subscriptions from resellers come with risks
A Surfshark study found reseller sites sell streaming subscriptions for an average of $4.60 a month instead of $13.13, but often with shared accounts, long upfront commitments and less control.
What it means for you
If a deal on Netflix or Spotify looks far cheaper than the official price, you may be buying a shared account you don't control.
What to do
Buy subscriptions from the service itself or its official partners, and avoid paying a year upfront to a reseller.
The details
Surfshark checked two reseller sites, Cheapzy and Cheapsubs, for Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+, YouTube Premium, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Duolingo and Coursera. Eight of the 10 needed at least 12 months upfront. If access stops, you depend on the reseller for help or a refund.
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