maninsoma Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I just received a SPAM email which I found interesting. I guess I can see how some people might be taken in by it, but I don't see how anyone can be stupid enough to believe a blackmailer. This is the text of the email with the person's bitcoin wallet info omitted, as well as two photos that showed in the body of the email which, I assume, are supposedly an example of the kind of photos they have of me. Seems to me that if they really already had pictures of me jerking off that they would have attached those to the email they sent to me as proof of their claims of having recorded me. " Hi there! Here are some notifications you've missed... I regret to inform you about some sad news for you. Approximately a month or two ago I have succeeded to gain a total access to all your devices utilized for browsing internet. Moving forward, I have started observing your internet activities on continuous basis. Go ahead and take a look at the sequence of events provided below for your reference: Initially I bought an exclusive access from hackers to a long list of email accounts (in today's world, that is really a common thing, which can arranged via internet). Evidently, it wasn't hard for me to proceed with logging in your mail account. Within the same week, I moved on with installing a Trojan virus in Operating Systems for all devices that you use to login to email. Because of this Trojan I am able to gain access to entire set of controllers in devices (e.g. your video camera, keyboard and others). As result, I effortlessly downloaded all data, as well as photos, web browsing history and other types of data to my servers. Moreover, I have access to all social networks accounts that you regularly use, including emails, including chat history, contacts list, messengers, etc. My unique virus is incessantly refreshing its signatures (due to control by a driver) and hence remains undetected by any type of antiviruses. Hence, I guess by now you can already see the reason why I always remained undetected until this very letter... During the process of compilation of all the materials associated with you, I also noticed that you are a huge supporter and regular user of websites hosting nasty adult content. Turns out to be, you really love visiting porn websites, as well as watching exciting videos and enduring unforgettable pleasures. As a matter of fact, I was not able to withstand the temptation, but to record certain nasty solo action with you in main role, and later produced a few videos exposing your masturbation and cumming scenes. If until now you don't believe me, all I need is one-two mouse clicks to make all those videos with everyone you know, including your friends, colleagues, relatives and others. Moreover, I am able to upload all that video content online for everyone to see. I sincerely think, you certainly would not wish such incidents to take place, in view of the lustful things demonstrated in your commonly watched videos (you absolutely know what I mean by that) it will cause a huge adversity for you. There is still a solution to this matter, and here is what you need to do: You make a transaction of $1000 USD to my account (an equivalent in bitcoins, which recorded depending on the exchange rate at the date of funds transfer) hence upon receiving the transfer, I will immediately get rid of all those lustful videos without delay. After that we can make it look like there was nothing happening beforehand. Additionally, I can confirm that all the Trojan software is going to be disabled and erased from all devices that you use. You have nothing to worry about, because I keep my word at all times. That is indeed a beneficial bargain that comes with a relatively reduced price, taking into consideration that your profile and traffic were under close monitoring during a long time frame. If you are still unclear regarding how to buy and perform transactions with bitcoins - everything is available online. Below is my bitcoin wallet for your further reference: All you have is 24 hours and the countdown begins once this email is opened. For example (it could be you next time): * If you are unable to see the photos, move this letter to <Inbox> folder or See attachments. Good luck!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ poolboy48220 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I've seen posts like this on Facebook, with the guy being blackmailed replying "Knock yourself out". + cougar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ nycman Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 (edited) I’ve never understood why they don’t at least attempt to use proper English. I’ve warned everyone that works for me, "If your email isn’t in proper English, I will assume it’s Spam from a Scammer in India (or Pakistan, or Nigeria, or the Grand Caymans…I’m an equal opportunity racist) and delete it. Edited September 2, 2023 by nycman liubit, + cougar, Luv2play and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Charlie Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 It actually sounds to me like something written by a chatbot, linking rhetorical fragments from a variety of sources. Marc in Calif, + Pensant and liubit 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsc Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 To me, it seems what smart sounds like to stupid people. TorontoDrew, mike carey, Luv2play and 4 others 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Act25 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 I have received several of these types of emails - usually ending up in the spam folder. Amounts requested range from $770 to twice as much. + Charlie and Marc in Calif 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liubit Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 I have received that almost exact e-mail not only once, but at least three times from different sources. I have deleted them immediately and, all their unheeded ominous threats notwithstanding, here I am, with my wallet, my (bad) reputation and my integrity absolutely intact. soloyo215, wsc, Marc in Calif and 4 others 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbar123 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I received a similar scan by text. The texted threatened to send images to my family and friends unless I sent $3000 in bitcoin. The convo went on for a good while with the scammer constantly threatening to send stuff unless I acted immediately. After a while I got bored with playing along and the scammer timed out. Turns out that there is no incentive for the scammer to actually follow thru with the threat. TorontoDrew and liubit 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas_Belgium Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Not new at all, the press release from the Cyber Security Centre about these "sextortion" scam e-mails is four years old (Feb. 2019). Last years I must have gotten this e-mail dozens of times. + Charlie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ tassojunior Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 On 9/2/2023 at 11:33 AM, Charlie said: It actually sounds to me like something written by a chatbot, linking rhetorical fragments from a variety of sources. are chatbots still that awful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas_Belgium Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Just now, tassojunior said: are chatbots still that awful? They aren't but the text is written over four years ago. + Charlie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis H Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) If you need reassurance when you get these kinds of scam emails, don't open them but jot down the first sentence in its entirety (assuming your email client previews the first sentence or two so you can copy that line without opening the email, which alerts senders that your email is viable) and do a search for it via Google. You'll be relieved that the exact same text has appeared enough to be documented online as a scam, proof that it isn't personally about you and your activities. Edited September 8, 2023 by Lewis H clarity Marc in Calif, + Charlie and liubit 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Lewis H said: If you need reassurance when you get these kinds of scam emails, don't open them but jot down the first sentence in its entirety (assuming your email client previews the first sentence or two so you can copy that line without opening the email, which alerts senders that your email is viable) and do a search for it via Google. You'll be relieved that the exact same text has appeared enough to be documented online as a scam, proof that it isn't personally about you and your activities. Great advice! I Regret To Inform You About Some Sad News For You EMAIL SCAM: Don’t Fall for It WWW.MYANTISPYWARE.COM Beware: There's a new scam email making the rounds, and it's important to stay informed to protect yourself. The "I regret to inform you about some sad news for you"... "I Regret To Inform You About Some Sad News For You" Email Scam MALWARETIPS.COM This article contains details about the "I regret to inform you about some sad news for you" blackmail email scam. Is your device infected or it's just a scam? https://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/24443-i-regret-to-inform-you-about-some-sad-news-for-you-email-scam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liubit Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 i have bad news for you. i am a hacker - Google Search WWW.GOOGLE.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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