The blackmail email scam.
Today im going to be explaining the blackmail email scam, which thousands of people have fell for. With each sending thousands to fake blackmailers, I know this because I have received these emails in the past and you can follow the bitcoin addresses they link to find out how many times the scam has worked and how much for.
The scam is very simple. They send out emails in mass explaining that they have your password and have planted a virus on your computer where they have found interesting stuff in your internet history and they will share it to everyone you know, DO NOT FALL FOR THIS.
What they have done is got a hold of an old database that has been leaked and found your details. Then they claim to know your password and are going to share information about you to your friends and family if you don't send them a set amount through bitcoin, normally within 24/48 hours.
What to do if you receive a email like this, sorry to say but your details have been leaked somewhere on the internet where people can easy pick them up. So if you have recieved a email like this please make sure to
- change passwords for all of your accounts
To avoid this use common sense they normally use a pre written script that either has spelling mistakes or is grammatically incorrect, and no one should physically have any browsing history unless they gain access to your computer through a virus you have downloaded which won't be the case.
