YouTube TV billing scam emails are hitting inboxes

An email arrived that looked like a routine billing alert for YouTube TV Premium. Near the top, it displayed "BILLING FAILED" in capital letters. Below that, the message claimed the payment was declined and urged immediate action to keep streaming. This email was sent to us by Jackie from New York, NY, who immediately knew something was wrong.

That question matters. If a billing alert references a service you do not use, it is almost always a scam. The email still appeared legitimate. Billing notices like this are common...