Extortion Scam
Threats to release information unless payment is made.
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Schritt 1
Email claims hacker recorded you through webcam visiting adult sites
Schritt 2
Threatens to send video to all your contacts unless you pay Bitcoin
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Usually a bluff - they have no video, just your email from data breach
So schützen Sie sich
- ✓ Dont pay - they usually have nothing
- ✓ Report to police
- ✓ Change passwords and secure accounts
- ✓ Cover webcam when not in use
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is Extortion Scam?
Threats to release information unless payment is made.
How does Extortion Scam work?
Email claims hacker recorded you through webcam visiting adult sites Threatens to send video to all your contacts unless you pay Bitcoin Usually a bluff - they have no video, just your email from data breach
How can I protect myself from Extortion Scam?
Dont pay - they usually have nothing Report to police Change passwords and secure accounts Cover webcam when not in use