Sextortion
Abuser: Spoofed email address
Fake blackmail email sent to me during a list bombing. Address is similar to my email, so it's not mentioned. Below is a partial transcript (some stuff cut, because char. limit): --- SUBJ.: Bill for Payment #1617800 BODY: [...] it's unpleasant to start the conversation with bad news, but I have no choice. Few months ago, I have gained access to your devices that used by you for internet browsing. [...] I purchased from hackers the access to multiple email accounts (nowadays, it is a really simple thing to do online). As result, I could easily log in to your email account (-). One week later, I installed Trojan virus in Operating Systems of all devices of yours, which you use to open email. [...] As I was gathering information about you, I couldn't help but notice that you are also a true fan of adult-content websites. [...] a single transfer of $978 USD to my account (or amount equivalent to bitcoin depending on exchange rate [...] This is really a great deal that comes at a reasonable price, given that I have used quite a lot of energy to check your profile as well as traffic over an extended period of time. [...] Here is my bitcoin wallet provided below: bc1qgfef9nlwffftl6m5qet95yxa0x7arah0h580gs You should complete the abovementioned transfer within 48 hours (2 days) after opening this email. The following list contains actions you should avoid attempting: #Do not try replying my email (email in your inbox was generated by me alongside with return email address). #Do not try calling police as well as other security forces. In addition, abstain from sharing this story with your friends. [...] #Do not try searching for me [...] all transactions in cryptocurrency are always anonymous. #Do not try reinstalling the OS on your devices or throwing them away [...] The following list contains things you should not be worried about: [...] One last advice from me – recurrently change all your passwords from all accounts.
United States, 2022-11-19 23:26:20