Based on my basic research, the email i received seems to be common scam that shows an old breached password of mine and threatens to show explicit web history or recorded video of myself to friends unless I pay money to their bitcoin address
United States, 2020-08-15 18:05:31
Common scam that shows an old breached password of mine and threatens to show explicit web history or recorded video of myself to friends
Hungary, 2020-08-23 11:21:04
same scam as previous posters; threatens with old hacked password, hacked videos, will expose you and your info to everyone, etc...
United States, 2020-09-11 00:03:25
online blackmail scam - claims to have hacked computer and password(s), claims to have hacked video and personal info, threatens to leak/release info, video, etc... if blackmail is not paid via Bitcoin
Netherlands, 2020-09-11 00:28:52
Claims to have hacked computer and password(s), claims to have hacked video and personal info, threatens to leak/release info, video, etc... if blackmail is not paid via Bitcoin
Spain, 2020-09-18 11:44:02
Said he knew my password but used a very old one. Sent the following email: Lets get directly to the point. Not one person has paid me to check about you. You do not know me and you're probably thinking why you are getting this email? in fact, i actually placed a malware on the adult vids (adult porn) website and you know what, you visited this site to experience fun (you know what i mean). When you were viewing videos, your browser started out operating as a RDP having a key logger which provided me with accessibility to your display and web cam. immediately after that, my malware obtained every one of your contacts from your Messenger, FB, as well as email account. after that i created a double-screen video. 1st part shows the video you were viewing (you have a nice taste omg), and 2nd part displays the recording of your cam, and its you. Best solution would be to pay me $1032. We are going to refer to it as a donation. in this situation, i most certainly will without delay remove your video. My -BTC -address: 1AALtiRKu2iaeFKUVSSQNwCevJRrkjrQ2M [case SeNSiTiVe, copy & paste it] You could go on your life like this never happened and you will not ever hear back again from me. You'll make the payment via Bitcoin (if you do not know this, search 'how to buy bitcoin' in Google). if you are planning on going to the law, surely, this e-mail can not be traced back to me, because it's hacked too. I have taken care of my actions. i am not looking to ask you for a lot, i simply want to be paid. if i do not receive the bitcoin;, i definitely will send out your video recording to all of your contacts including friends and family, co-workers, and so on. Nevertheless, if i do get paid, i will destroy the recording immediately. If you need proof, reply with Yeah then i will send out your video recording to your 8 friends. it's a nonnegotiable offer and thus please don't waste mine time & yours by replying to this message.
Canada, 2020-09-18 18:21:03
sextortion scam email
Spain, 2020-10-01 09:39:19
It's the same thing everyone else described: I received an email saying that videos of me watching porn would be sent to my friends via email and social media if I didn't pay up. The email referred to an old password that I haven't used in ages.
United States, 2020-10-08 19:20:26
They said the email was spoofed btw porn/webcam blackmail (ironic as I don't have a webcam!) They wanted me to send $1020 (an odd amount..)
United Kingdom, 2020-10-26 19:16:14
Sex scam, got hold of my old password
Portugal, 2020-11-04 21:32:30
scam blackmail
Sri Lanka, 2020-11-12 17:52:45