After clicking "claim Premium," you're asked to complete surveys, download apps, or enter personal details. The scammers earn affiliate commissions, but you never receive the Premium account.

Not all "free premium" channels are created equal. Based on research and cybersecurity analysis, they generally fall into three categories:

Always remember: if you aren't paying for the product, you—or your data—might be the product.

: Links to "cracked" APKs or software frequently contain malware designed to steal your personal data.

Using someone else’s paid account without permission violates the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in the US and similar laws globally. While prosecution is rare for end-users, you are technically committing a crime. Furthermore, if you access illegal content using a hijacked account, the trail leads to you.

Most people searching for a imagine they are "sticking it to the man" (Netflix or Spotify). But here is the reality:

Admins of these channels use several shady tactics: