Sextortion Extortion Claims
These email messages are not all exactly the same, but they do have fairly common characteristics.
Here's on that is the exact same that I received: https://www.myantispyware.com/2022/01/11/i-know-its-unpleasant-to-start-the-conversation-with-bad-news-email-scam/
https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-i-have-to-share-bad-news-with-you/
(More Links at the very bottom about This Hoax/Scam)
There are different versions of this criminal extortion email scam and they keep changing phrases, subjects, and wordings in trying to trick people for if they do a search for it.
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basje@beurz.com
Tue 2022-01-18 9:37 PM
To: my@email.com
Hi. How are you?
I know, it's unpleasant to start the conversation with bad news, but I have no choice.
Few months ago, I have gained access to your devices that used by you for internet browsing. Afterwards, I could track down all your internet activities.
Here is the history of how it could become possible:
At first, I purchased from hackers the access to multiple email accounts (nowadays, it is a really simple thing to do online).As result, I could easily log in to your email account (my@email.com).
One week later, I installed Trojan virus in Operating Systems of all devices of yours, which you use to open email. Frankly speaking, it was rather straightforward (since you were opening the links from your inbox emails).
Everything ingenious is quite simple. (o_0)!
My software enables me with access to all controllers inside devices of yours, like microphone, keyboard and video camera. I could easily download to my servers all your private info, including the history of web browsing and photos.
I can effortlessly gain access to all your messengers, social networks accounts, emails, contact list as well as chat history. Virus of mine constantly keeps refreshing its signatures (because it is driver-based), and as result remains unnoticed by your antivirus. Hence, you can already guess why I stayed undetected all this while.
As I was gathering information about you, I couldn't help but notice that you are also a true fan of adult-content websites. You actually love visiting porn sites and browsing through kinky videos, while pleasuring yourself. I could make a few dirty records with you in the main focus and montaged several videos showing the way you reach orgasm while masturbating with joy.
If you are still uncertain regarding the seriousness of my intentions, it only requires several mouse clicks for me to forward your videos to all your relatives, as well as friends and colleagues. I can also make those vids become accessible by public. I honestly think that you do not really want that to happen, considering the peculiarity of videos you like to watch, (you obviously know what I mean) all that kinky content can become a reason of serious troubles for you.
However, we can still resolve this situation in the following manner:
Everything you are required to do is a single transfer of $1360 USD to my account (or amount equivalent to bitcoin depending on exchange rate at the moment of transfer), and once the transaction is complete, I will straight away remove all the dirty content exposing you.
After that, you can even forget that you have come across me. Moreover, I swear that all the harmful software will be removed from all devices of yours as well. Make no doubt that I will fulfill my part.
This is really a great deal that comes at a reasonable price, given that I have used quite a lot of energy to check your profile as well as traffic over an extended period of time. If you have no idea about bitcoin purchase process - it can be straightforwardly done by getting all the necessary information online.
Here is my bitcoin wallet provided below: 17BSLhc597GybEuZ4DyFpdtceY3Moi3nWo
You should complete the abovementioned transfer within 48 hours (2 days) after opening this email.
The following list contains actions you should avoid attempting:
#Do not try replying my email (email in your inbox was generated by me alongside with return email address).
#Do not try calling police as well as other security forces. In addition, abstain from sharing this story with your friends.
After I find out (be sure, I can easily do that, given that I keep complete control of all your devices) - your kinky video will end up being available to public right away.
#Do not try searching for me - there is absolutely no reason to do that. Moreover, all transactions in cryptocurrency are always anonymous.
#Do not try reinstalling the OS on your devices or throwing them away. It is pointless as well, since all your videos have already been uploaded to remote servers.
The following list contains things you should not be worried about:
#That your money won't reach my account.
- Rest assured, the transactions can be tracked, hence once the transaction is complete,
I will know about it, because I continuously observe all your activities (my trojan virus allows me to control remotely your devices, same as TeamViewer).
#That I still will share your kinky videos to public after you complete money transfer.
- Trust me, it's pointless for me to continue troubling your life. If I really wanted, I would make it happen already!
Let's make this deal in a fair manner!
Owh, one more thing...in future it is best that you don't involve yourself in similar situations any longer!
One last advice from me - recurrently change all your passwords from all accounts.
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In the "View Message Source" for more information on this Email it says: (My hosting provider nailed it as what it is)
8.5 KAM_CRIM Extortion Email
0.0 BITCOIN_EXTORT_01 Extortion spam, pay via BitCoin
0.5 PDS_BTC_ID FP reduced Bitcoin ID
Should I pay the ransom?
You should not pay the ransom. If you pay the ransom, you’re not only losing money but you’re encouraging the scammers to continue phishing other people.
Delete the “I have to share bad news with you” email or any Emails like these, and under no circumstances pay these cyber criminals a penny/dime/bitcoin.
What should I do now?
We recommend that you ignore the content of the email and delete it from your Inbox. Before that you can also right click the email in the list and go to the security options to report/phishing/block it. However, if you have downloaded any attachments or clicked on any links from this email, or if you suspect that your computer might be infected with malware, scan your device for malware and remove it.
Depending on which operating system is installed on the device you want to scan for malicious programs.
Mentioning BitCoin and such, and asking for random money/finances or even offering any after I send them personal information, is a BIG RED FLAG!
YOU CAN NEVER BE TOO CAREFUL!
