Email extortion scams - question ? (1 Viewer)

Change your passwords in everything first

I believe there are ways to hack your webcam and get your contacts, but I would presume this is a fishing trip. Wife had one of these last year, it included an old password (presumably a data breach from one of the large banks). Ignored it as what was suggested in the email wouldn't have happened. Never had any further contact - presumably would have had some further threats if she had tugged on the line.

Low and behold, mate confided at work a few days later he'd had a similar email. Was really embarrassed and worried but told him my story and he relaxed - was probably a coincidence he was having a shandy the previous night.

Obviously can't say 100% its a scam but if they really do have something on you, would think they'd show you the evidence before passing it on...otherwise the threat of extortion is worthless.

Mcbean said:

I hope so - camera is taped it came with spam in the title - changed all passwords just in case - data breach is a worrying action

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It’s a scam - someone has hacked a social media account password and threatens blackmail in the form of Brit coins - DO NOT reply to it even tell them to fuck off - you will get a few then they give up