Just received an email from someone claiming they have a password of mine and have hacked my computer using it and want $2000 else they will release footage they have shot of me to all my contacts. Had me freaked at first but now I think it must be fake. Has anyone else received this? Real or Fake? The password is one I actually used but is pretty old and I don't think I use it anymore, but I'll have to check.
Here's a copy of the email, it's from Rosamund Gow <[email protected]>, the subject line had my name and password in it:
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I am well aware ******* one of your pass. Lets get right to the purpose. You do not know me and you are most likely thinking why you're getting this e-mail? Absolutely no one has compensated me to check you.
Well, I actually setup a malware on the X vids (porn) site and do you know what, you visited this site to have fun (you know what I mean). When you were viewing videos, your web browser started operating as a Remote control Desktop that has a keylogger which gave me access to your display and web camera. Right after that, my software program obtained every one of your contacts from your Messenger, Facebook, as well as e-mail . After that I created a double video. 1st part displays the video you were viewing (you've got a good taste lol …), and second part shows the recording of your web camera, and it is u.
You got two different choices. Lets read up on these options in aspects:
First solution is to dismiss this email message. As a result, I am going to send out your video clip to each one of your personal contacts and think about the embarrassment you will definitely get. Not to forget if you are in a relationship, just how it is going to affect?
In the second place choice is to pay me $2000. We will name it as a donation. As a result, I most certainly will straight away erase your videotape. You could keep going everyday life like this never occurred and you will never hear back again from me.
You'll make the payment through Bitcoin (if you do not know this, search for "how to buy bitcoin" in Google).
BTC Address to send to: 1nLsH8pNKEkQE3GTnvKffpCT5JTEQPvpG
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Should you are planning on going to the law enforcement officials, anyway, this e mail can not be traced back to me. I have dealt with my steps. I am not attempting to charge you so much, I prefer to be paid for. I've a unique pixel in this e-mail, and now I know that you have read this e-mail. You have one day to make the payment. If I don't get the BitCoins, I will send out your video recording to all of your contacts including family members, co-workers, and so on. Nonetheless, if I do get paid, I'll destroy the video right away. If you want to have proof, reply with Yup! and I definitely will send out your video to your 15 contacts. It is a non-negotiable offer that being said don't waste my personal time and yours by replying to this email message.
It's a well known scam that's doing the rounds, they do not have footage of you to share with anyone and nor do they have your passwords or your contacts.