Sextortion Scams Via Email Are On The Increase

Email fraudsters are using personal information such as e-mail address, names and passwords to make their threats seem credible. Many people are receiving emails from people who are demanding cash usually in bitcoin or they will send compromised information, such as pictures of a sexual in nature, porn-watching history and webcam video to the victim’s friends, family and co-workers.

The threat usually states that you have a short period to respond, usually between 24-48 hours, expressing how urgent it is that you address this matter.

This type of Sextortion scam originally started off as just a plain e-mail but the scammers have now improved this.  The e-mail may be personally addressed to you with your full name and a valid password you have once used somewhere, it may also have other details.

This type of e-mail is a scam. The scammers are getting your e-mail address, name and password from compromised web site lists that are freely available online.   To check if your e-mail address is on a compromised list visit https://haveibeenpwned.com this site allows you to search across multiple data breaches to see if your email address has been compromised.

Example e-mail received with your name and password in the subject :-

I am well aware [PASSWORD HERE] one of your password. Lets get straight to the point. You may not know me and you’re probably thinking why you’re getting this email? Absolutely no one has compensated me to investigate you.

In fact, I installed a software on the X streaming (porn) site and you know what, you visited this site to experience fun (you know what I mean). While you were watching video clips, your web browser started out working as a Remote Desktop having a keylogger which gave me accessibility to your display and web cam. after that, my software program collected every one of your contacts from your Messenger, Facebook, as well as e-mailaccount. And then I created a double video. 1st part shows the video you were watching (you have a good taste lmao), and 2nd part displays the recording of your cam, yeah its you. 

You have got just two solutions. We should understand each of these solutions in details:

Very first option is to neglect this message. In that case, I most certainly will send out your video recording to every one of your contacts and then think about about the embarrassment you can get. And definitely in case you are in a loving relationship, just how this will affect?

Number 2 option would be to pay me $7000. I will refer to it as a donation. Consequently, I will asap erase your video footage. You could go on with your way of life like this never took place and you surely will never hear back again from me.

You’ll make the payment through Bitcoin (if you don’t know this, search for “how to buy bitcoin” in Google). 

BTC Address: 1LpNQy9yKsvjkATsMurBB6EEQQv6y6RArr
[case sensitive, copy & paste it]

In case you are thinking of going to the law, anyway, this e-mail can not be traced back to me. I have covered my actions. I am just not trying to charge you so much, I would like to be compensated. You now have one day to make the payment. I’ve a unique pixel in this e-mail, and at this moment I know that you have read through this email. If I don’t receive the BitCoins, I definitely will send your video recording to all of your contacts including relatives, co-workers, and so on. Having said that, if I do get paid, I’ll erase the video immediately. If you want to have evidence, reply Yup and I definitely will send your video to your 9 friends. It’s a non-negotiable offer and so do not waste my time and yours by replying to this e-mail.