Standard sextortion -> Approximately few months ago I have gained access to your devices, which you use for internet browsing. After that, I have started tracking your internet activities.
United States, 2021-07-06 18:03:03
Same email everyone else here has received - requesting $1650 USD or they will release videos of yourself watching porn videos
Australia, 2021-07-07 06:30:02
Greetings! I have to share bad news with you. Approximately few months ago I have gained access to your devices, which you use for internet browsing. After that, I have started tracking your internet activities. Here is the sequence of events: Some time ago I have purchased access to email accounts from hackers (nowadays, it is quite simple to purchase such thing online). Obviously, I have easily managed to log in to your email account ([email protected]) One week later, I have already installed Trojan virus to Operating Systems of all the devices that you use to access your email. In fact, it was not really hard at all (since you were following the links from your inbox emails). All ingenious is simple. =) This software provides me with access to all the controllers of your devices (e.g., your microphone, video camera and keyboard). I have downloaded all your information, data, photos, web browsing history to my servers. I have access to all your messengers, social networks, emails, chat history and contacts list. My virus continuously refreshes the signatures (it is driver-based), and hence remains invisible for antivirus software.
Ireland, 2021-07-07 09:54:11
Same blackmail/sextortion scam as noted by others. Demand for $1650 at this bitcoin address. Seen originating from both third party emails and impersonation of the target victim's email address. --sample scam email--- Greetings! I have to share bad news with you. Approximately few months ago I have gained access to your devices, which you use for internet browsing. After that, I have started tracking your internet activities. Here is the sequence of events: ... You transfer $1650 USD to me (in bitcoin equivalent according to the exchange rate at the moment of funds transfer), and once the transfer is received, I will delete all this dirty stuff right away. After that we will forget about each other. I also promise to deactivate and delete all the harmful software from your devices. Trust me, I keep my word.
United States, 2021-07-07 16:52:46
12kieSEdCV4ikxdXXXC23ZsDcNmmKrRmwA whois 154.72.6.218 % This is the AfriNIC Whois server. % The AFRINIC whois database is subject to the following terms of Use. See https://afrinic.net/whois/terms % Note: this output has been filtered. % To receive output for a database update, use the "-B" flag. % Information related to '154.72.6.0 - 154.72.6.255' % No abuse contact registered for 154.72.6.0 - 154.72.6.255 inetnum: 154.72.6.0 - 154.72.6.255 netname: NEW-TELCO-3 descr: NEW-TELCO-3 country: ZA admin-c: EZ3-AFRINIC admin-c: RS31-AFRINIC admin-c: CV5-AFRINIC tech-c: EZ3-AFRINIC tech-c: RS31-AFRINIC tech-c: CV5-AFRINIC status: ASSIGNED PA mnt-by: NEWTELCOZA-MNT source: AFRINIC # Filtered parent: 154.72.4.0 - 154.72.7.255 person: Cobus Viljoen nic-hdl: CV5-AFRINIC address: 17 Kent Road address: Dunkeld West address: Dunkeld 2156 address: South Africa phone: tel:+27-11-912-9517 mnt-by: GENERATED-XVDTDLDXRZGXFXLPR5JCYUGVINHVC7EI-MNT source: AFRINIC # Filtered person: Eckart Zollner address: PO Box 288, Halfway House address: Johannesburg address: South Africa phone: tel:+27-82-990-3460 nic-hdl: EZ3-AFRINIC mnt-by: GENERATED-NK38XRDHWYPMMTNOFAFCCNWEQS7SMINP-MNT source: AFRINIC # Filtered person: Renier Smith address: Johannesburg 1685 address: South Africa phone: tel:+27-84-628-0800 nic-hdl: RS31-AFRINIC mnt-by: GENERATED-VVHJRG2RIOQQIZFVTV7MOZURJBFASTPQ-MNT source: AFRINIC # Filtered
United States, 2021-07-07 19:06:47
One week later, I have already installed Trojan virus to Operating Systems of all the devices that you use to access your email. In fact, it was not really hard at all (since you were following the links from your inbox emails). All ingenious is simple. =)
New Zealand, 2021-07-07 20:47:56
My personal computer has been hacked and he will release comprising photos.
New Zealand, 2021-07-07 21:58:41
Let's settle it this way: You transfer $1650 USD to me (in bitcoin equivalent according to the exchange rate at the moment of funds transfer), and once the transfer is received, I will delete all this dirty stuff right away. After that we will forget about each other. I also promise to deactivate and delete all the harmful software from your devices. Trust me, I keep my word.
United States, 2021-07-07 22:17:41
I have to share bad news with you. Approximately few months ago I have gained access to your devices, which you use for internet browsing. After that, I have started tracking your internet activities. blah blah
Mexico, 2021-07-07 23:54:02
see excerpt of email sent below "Greetings! I have to share bad news with you. Approximately few months ago I have gained access to your devices, which you use for internet browsing. After that, I have started tracking your internet activities. Here is the sequence of events: Some time ago I have purchased access to email accounts from hackers (nowadays, it is quite simple to purchase such thing online). Obviously, I have easily managed to log in to your email account ([email protected]). One week later, I have already installed Trojan virus to Operating Systems of all the devices that you use to access your email. In fact, it was not really hard at all (since you were following the links from your inbox emails). All ingenious is simple. =)"
Australia, 2021-07-08 09:01:43
received an email and asking for money, see below: Let's settle it this Let's settle it this way: You transfer $1650 USD to me (in bitcoin equivalent according to the exchange rate at the moment of funds transfer), and once the transfer is received, I will delete all this dirty stuff right away. After that we will forget about each other. I also promise to deactivate and delete all the harmful software from your devices. Trust me, I keep my word. This is a fair deal and the price is quite low, considering that I have been checking out your profile and traffic for some time by now. In case, if you don't know how to purchase and transfer the bitcoins - you can use any modern search engine. Here is my bitcoin wallet: 12kieSEdCV4ikxdXXXC23ZsDcNmmKrRmwA You have less than 48 hours from the moment you opened this email (precisely 2 days).
Philippines, 2021-07-08 21:36:59
You transfer $1650 USD to me (in bitcoin equivalent according to the exchange rate at the moment of funds transfer), and once the transfer is received, I will delete all this dirty stuff right away. After that we will forget about each other. I also promise to deactivate and delete all the harmful software from your devices. Trust me, I keep my word.
United States, 2021-07-08 22:05:04
Greetings! I have to share bad news with you. Approximately few months ago I have gained access to your devices, which you use for internet browsing. After that, I have started tracking your internet activities. Here is the sequence of events: Some time ago I have purchased access to email accounts from hackers (nowadays, it is quite simple to purchase such thing online). Obviously, I have easily managed to log in to your email account ([email protected]). One week later, I have already installed Trojan virus to Operating Systems of all the devices that you use to access your email. In fact, it was not really hard at all (since you were following the links from your inbox emails). All ingenious is simple. =) This software provides me with access to all the controllers of your devices (e.g., your microphone, video camera and keyboard). I have downloaded all your information, data, photos, web browsing history to my servers. I have access to all your messengers, social networks, emails, chat history and contacts list. My virus continuously refreshes the signatures (it is driver-based), and hence remains invisible for antivirus software. Likewise, I guess by now you understand why I have stayed undetected until this letter... While gathering information about you, I have discovered that you are a big fan of adult websites.
Germany, 2021-07-09 07:12:13
You transfer $1650 USD to me (in bitcoin equivalent according to the exchange rate at the moment of funds transfer), and once the transfer is received, I will delete all this dirty stuff right away. After that we will forget about each other. I also promise to deactivate and delete all the harmful software from your devices. Trust me, I keep my word. This is a fair deal and the price is quite low, considering that I have been checking out your profile and traffic for some time by now. Here is my bitcoin wallet: 12kieSEdCV4ikxdXXXC23ZsDcNmmKrRmwA You have less than 48 hours from the moment you opened this email (precisely 2 days).
Spain, 2021-07-09 09:52:10
Switzerland, 2021-07-08 12:59:54