Their mail contains an old LinkedIn password of mine (which was correct about 5 years ago). They threaten to release a so-called hot video of me if I do not pay $2729 in bitcoin.
Belgium, 2021-06-02 15:50:05
Sending old passwords with threatening emails, asked for $5809
United Kingdom, 2021-06-03 11:32:01
Claim to have access to webcam and illegal content. An excerpt: "You get two different options. Why dont we take a look at the options in details: 1st alternative is to ignore this e-mail. in such a case, i will send out your very own video clip to all your contacts and then consider concerning the humiliation you will see. and definitely if you are in a romantic relationship, just how it will certainly affect? Second option would be to compensate me $5843. Lets refer to it as a donation. Then, i most certainly will straightaway erase your video. You could keep daily life like this never happened and you would never hear back again from me. You will make the payment through Bitcoin (if you don't know this, search 'how to buy bitcoin' in Google search engine). Bitcoin address to send to: 14KLDTaDG5bJg4kCqorx9f8ZjBH1kY3XDT [case sensitive copy and paste it] in case you are curious about going to the authorities, well, this email cannot be traced back to me. I have taken care of my actions. i am not trying to charge a fee very much, i would like to be compensated. in order to make the payment if i do not get the bitcoin, i will definately send your video to all of your contacts including relatives, coworkers, and so forth. Having said that, if i receive the payment, i will destroy the video immediately. If you want evidence, reply Yup! & i will send out your video recording to your 11 friends. it is a nonnegotiable offer, therefore don't waste my personal time & yours by responding to this email message. "
India, 2021-06-12 18:54:31
The person (whom I do not know) wrote" am aware )ryan is one of your pass. Lets get directly to the point. " the som blah, blah you most like have seen beore. Then " Why dont we take a look at the options in details: 1st alternative is to ignore this e-mail. in such a case, i will send out your very own video clip to all your contacts and then consider concerning the humiliation you will see. and definitely if you are in a romantic relationship, just how it will certainly affect? Second option would be to compensate me $2761. Lets refer to it as a donation. Then, i most certainly will straightaway erase your video. You could keep daily life like this never happened and you would never hear back again from me. You will make the payment through Bitcoin (if you don't know this, search 'how to buy bitcoin' in Google search engine). Bitcoin address to send to: 14KLDTaDG5bJg4kCqorx9f8ZjBH1kY3XDT [case sensitive copy and paste it]
Denmark, 2021-06-15 08:47:40
Sent and email with an old password that was compromised demanding bitcoin payment to prevent release of a "video". Is obviously a scam.
United States, 2021-06-15 22:10:12
content includes Bitcoin address to send to: 14KLDTaDG5bJg4kCqorx9f8ZjBH1kY3XDT [case sensitive copy and paste it] in case you are curious about going to the authorities, well, this email cannot be traced back to me. I have taken care of my actions. i am not trying to charge a fee very much, i would like to be compensated. in order to make the payment if i do not get the bitcoin, i will definately send your video to all of your contacts including relatives, coworkers, and so forth. Having said that, if i receive the payment, i will destroy the video immediately. If you want evidence, reply Yup! & i will send out your video recording to your 13 friends. it is a nonnegotiable offer, therefore don't waste my personal time & yours by responding to this email message.
Netherlands, 2021-06-19 20:13:37
Tells me to pay 2grand for him to not show any private cams of me to my contact list.
United States, 2021-07-02 17:15:52