Here’s a clever new twist on an old email scam that could serve to make the con far more believable. The message purports to have been sent from a hacker who’s compromised your computer and used your webcam to record a video of you while you were watching porn. The missive threatens to release the video to all your contacts unless you pay a Bitcoin ransom. The new twist? The email now references a real password previously tied to the recipient’s email address.
The basic elements of this sextortion scam email have been around for some time, and usually the only thing that changes with this particular message is the Bitcoin address that frightened targets can use to pay the amount demanded. But this one begins with an unusual opening salvo:
“I’m aware that <substitute password formerly used by recipient here> is your password,” reads the salutation.
The rest is formulaic:
You don’t know me and you’re thinking why you received this e mail, right?
Well, I actually placed a malware on the porn website and guess what, you visited this web site to have fun (you know what I mean). While you were watching the video, your web browser acted as a RDP (Remote Desktop) and a keylogger which provided me access to your display screen and webcam. Right after that, my software gathered all your contacts from your Messenger, Facebook account, and email account.
What exactly did I do?
I made a split-screen video. First part recorded the video you were viewing (you’ve got a fine taste haha), and next part recorded your webcam (Yep! It’s you doing nasty things!).
What should you do?
Well, I believe, $1400 is a fair price for our little secret. You’ll make the payment via Bitcoin to the below address (if you don’t know this, search “how to buy bitcoin” in Google).
BTC Address: 1Dvd7Wb72JBTbAcfTrxSJCZZuf4tsT
8V72
(It is cAsE sensitive, so copy and paste it)Important:
You have 24 hours in order to make the payment. (I have an unique pixel within this email message, and right now I know that you have read this email). If I don’t get the payment, I will send your video to all of your contacts including relatives, coworkers, and so forth. Nonetheless, if I do get paid, I will erase the video immidiately. If you want evidence, reply with “Yes!” and I will send your video recording to your 5 friends. This is a non-negotiable offer, so don’t waste my time and yours by replying to this email.
KrebsOnSecurity heard from three different readers who received a similar email in the past 72 hours. In every case, the recipients said the password referenced in the email’s opening sentence was in fact a password they had previously used at an account online that was tied to their email address.
However, all three recipients said the password was close to ten years old, and that none of the passwords cited in the sextortion email they received had been used anytime on their current computers.
It is likely that this improved sextortion attempt is at least semi-automated: My guess is that the perpetrator has created some kind of script that draws directly from the usernames and passwords from a given data breach at a popular Web site that happened more than a decade ago, and that every victim who had their password compromised as part of that breach is getting this same email at the address used to sign up at that hacked Web site.
I suspect that as this scam gets refined even more, perpetrators will begin using more recent and relevant passwords — and perhaps other personal data that can be found online — to convince people that the hacking threat is real. That’s because there are a number of shady password lookup services online that index billions of usernames (i.e. email addresses) and passwords stolen in some of the biggest data breaches to date.
Alternatively, an industrious scammer could simply execute this scheme using a customer database from a freshly hacked Web site, emailing all users of that hacked site with a similar message and a current, working password. Tech support scammers also may begin latching onto this method as well.
Sextortion — even semi-automated scams like this one with no actual physical leverage to backstop the extortion demand — is a serious crime that can lead to devastating consequences for victims. Sextortion occurs when someone threatens to distribute your private and sensitive material if you don’t provide them with images of a sexual nature, sexual favors, or money.
According to the FBI, here are some things you can do to avoid becoming a victim:
-Never send compromising images of yourself to anyone, no matter who they are — or who they say they are.
-Don’t open attachments from people you don’t know, and in general be wary of opening attachments even from those you do know.
-Turn off [and/or cover] any web cameras when you are not using them.
The FBI says in many sextortion cases, the perpetrator is an adult pretending to be a teenager, and you are just one of the many victims being targeted by the same person. If you believe you’re a victim of sextortion, or know someone else who is, the FBI wants to hear from you: Contact your local FBI office (or toll-free at 1-800-CALL-FBI).
I got virtually the exact message quoted above. I remembered seeing this headline on Krebs (I get the email alerts) and thankfully I’ve read this thread to get a sense for the fact that this is an automated scam.
My password and login were also old ones which seems to match the pattern that our personal information is from an old data breach.
I forwarded the message to
reportphishing@apwg.org
spam@uce.gov
based on the useful recommendations above.
This page also has some useful info:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0003-phishing
I am curious if anyone has had any subsequent follow up with the extortionist.
Just received the same email as you report. In my case, the “ransom” amount is $8,000.
The sending address was kxvlesleyuv@hotmail.com
I forwarded the original message, with expanded message headers, to the 2 addresses you mentioned and to abuse@hotmail.com
Mine was a very similar email address to yours… bvfbradleyuv@hotmail.com.
I know, XXX is one of your personal password now I will cut to the chase. You do not know me but I know you very well and you must be wondering why are you receiving this e-mail, right?
I installed malware on porn vids (adult porn) and you know what, you accessed this adult web site to experience pleasure (if you know what I mean). And while you were busy watching those videos, your browser initiated working as a RDP (Remote Computer) that has a backdoor which allowed me accessibility to your display as well as your web camera recordings. After that, my malware collected your complete contacts from fb, as well as email.
Exactly what I want?
It’s just your misfortune that I saw your misdemeanor. Later I gave in more time than I probably should have investigating into your data and generated a split screen sextape. First part displays the recording you were watching and other part shows the view from your web camera (it is someone doing nasty things). Frankly, I am willing to delete everything about you and allow you to get on with your life. And I am going to present you two options that may accomplish it. Those two option is to either ignore this email (not recommended), or pay me 0.55 BTC to close this mattter for life.
Exactly what can you do?
Let us explore above two options in more details. First Option is to turn a blind eye to my e mail. Let’s see what will happen if you choose this path. I definitely will send your sextape to all your contacts including close relatives, coworkers, etc. It does not save you from the humiliation you and your family will feel when relatives and buddies discover your dirty videotape. Wise option is to make the payment of 0.55 BTC. We’ll call this my “confidentiality fee”. Now Lets discuss what happens when you select this choice. Your little secret remains your secret. I will erase the recording. After you make the payment, You move on with your daily life and family as if none of this ever occurred. You will make the transfer through Bitcoins
Amount to be paid: 0.55 BTC
My BTC Address: 1EXBvNTWE9G7jHnVAKz1GTxTtqZgzEQ75W
Note: You now have one day to make the payment. (I’ve a unique pixel in this mail, and now I know that you’ve read this e-mail). If I don’t get the BitCoins, I will definately send your sextape to all of your contacts including close relatives, co-workers, etc. nonetheless, if I do get paid, I will destroy the videotape immediately. If you want to have evidence, reply with “yes!” and I will send your sextape to your 12 friends. It is a non negotiable one time offer, so kindly don’t waste my personal time & yours by responding to this e-mail.
I’ve got exactly the same message but I have to pay $1300 !! I’m curious to know how this amount is calculated
I reported the email to reportphishing@apwg.org and
spam@uce.gov
sylvain
Same here.
Just got an email like 20 minutes ago, and googled this post. I’m using 1Password so I quickly got a list of all sites where that password of mine was used.
Turned out 54 items! Crap. That’s 54 items to changes now, and that’s no quick process… And btw now I see that 1password warns me about this password being compromised “according to https://haveibeenpwned.com/“.
So, even this being an automated scam what I don’t know for sure is… how do I check for RDP ports open or a key logger installed? I looked through the list of processes on my macOS, but there’s so much stuff and processes often have obscure names, that I’m hardly able to sanity check this manually.
I got this same scam email yesterday and my experience was similar to everything I am reading here. It is startling to see a password in an email from a stranger. The only thing I have to add is I did call the FBI and all I had to start to say is “I got this email and…” and the gentleman on the other end of the line was able to finish my sentence. He said he and his team have been getting swamped with calls related to this scam and he has actually been keeping an eye on his own email because given the numbers, he wouldn’t be surprised to get one himself. He of course advised no further action on my part beyond registering this on the FBI website.
Here is the email I received
I know, ##### is one of your personal password and now I will directly come to the point. You do not know anything about me but I know alot about you and you are probably wondering why you are getting this e-mail, right?
I placed malware on sex videos (sexually graphic) and do you know what, you visited this sex web site to have fun (you get my drift). And while you were busy watching our videos, your device initiated operating as a RDP (Remote Computer) having a backdoor which gave me accessibility to your system and also your webcam access. Right after that, my software program gathered your entire contacts from social networks, and e-mail.
Exactly what I want?
It’s just your hard luck that I discovered your blunder. Later I invested in more time than I should have exploring into your personal life and created a double screen video. 1st part shows the recording you had been viewing and next half shows the view from your web cam (its someone doing naughty things). Wholeheartedly, I’m ready to forget details about you and let you move on with your regular life. And I am going to offer you two options that will achieve it. These two choices are either to disregard this letter (not recommended), or pay me $ 1100.
What can you do?
Let’s understand these 2 options in more detail. First Choice is to ignore this message. Let us see what will happen if you select this path. I will, no doubt send your video recording to all your contacts including relatives, coworkers, and so forth. It does not protect you from the humiliation your family will have to feel when family and friends uncover your dirty sextape from me in their inbox. Wise choise is to pay me $ 1100. We will call this my “privacy tip”. Lets see what happens when you pick this way out. Your naughty secret remains private. I will erase the recording. Once you make the payment, I will let you move on with your routine life and family that nothing ever happened. You will make the payment through Bitcoin (if you don’t know how just search “how to purchase bitcoins” on search engine)
Transfer Amount: $ 1100
BTC ADDRESS IS: 14YrXrjsQ5ZEjmykDqYrew9JByn8N2Tvqc
(It’s case SENSITIVE, copy and paste it)
Note: You now have one day in order to make the payment. (I have a unique pixel in this message, and at this moment I know that you’ve read through this message). Don’t tell anyone what will you be utilizing the bitcoin for or they possibly will not offer it to you. The task to get bitcoin can take a few days so do not put it off. If I don’t get the Bitcoins, I will definitely send out your video to all of your contacts including relatives, co-workers, and so forth. having said that, if I receive the payment, I’ll erase the video immediately. If you want evidence, reply with “yes!” and I will certainly send your video recording to your 14 contacts. It is a non-negotiable offer, so please do not ruin my personal time & yours by responding to this email.
I just got the exact same email using a password which is at least 10 years old. I freaked out at first but since I haven’t been on a porn site in years I wasn’t that concerned. And I covered the camera on the front of my iMac as soon as I bought it. So all they would get would be a blank screen. And as far as people in my address book seeing me jacking off? I could care less. I’m a guy… not like I’m the only one out there doing it. And for the past few years… for this very reason…. I quit viewing any porn sites. I’ve gone back to my DVDs!
Family got one today from: Cliff Blumberg that read:
I know, [REDACTED] is your secret password now I’m going to cut to the chase. You do not know anything about me but I know you and you are probably wondering why you are receiving this mail, correct?
I actually placed malware on sex video clips (sexually graphic) and you know what, you visited same porn website to experience fun (know what I mean?). And when you got busy enjoying those videos, your web browser started out functioning as a RDP (Remote Control Desktop) that has a backdoor which provided me with access to your system and your web cam controls. Just after that, the software program obtained every one of your contacts from your messenger, fb, as well as mailbox.
Exactly what did I do?
It is just your misfortune that I saw your bad deeds. Later I put in more time than I probably should have looking into your life and prepared a two screen sextape. 1st part displays the video you had been viewing and other part displays the recording from your cam (its you doing nasty things). Actually, I’m ready to delete everything about you and allow you to move on with your daily life. And I am going to give you a way out that can make it happen. These two choices are to either ignore this e mail (not recommended), or pay me $ 1950.
Exactly what can you do?
Let’s understand these 2 options in more detail. First Choice is to turn a deaf ear my e-mail. You should know what is going to happen if you take this path. I will definately send out your video recording to your entire contacts including friends and family, coworkers, etc. It won’t save you from the humiliation your family will need to feel when relatives and buddies find out your dirty sextape from me in their inbox. Second Option is to make the payment of $ 1950. We will name this my “keep the secret tip”. Now let me tell you what happens if you choose this choice. Your secret remains private. I will erase the sextape. Once you make the payment, You can freely continue on with your lifetime and family that none of this ever occurred. You’ll make the payment via Bitcoins (if you do not know how just type “how to buy bitcoin” in google search)
Transfer Amount: $ 1950
BTC ADDRESS: 1HcwU5kC87QTmfvdeK4bSM3wmytQuidzQY
(It’s case sensitive, copy and paste it carefully)
Notice: You have one day to make the payment. (I have a specific pixel within this e-mail, and at this moment I know that you’ve read this email message). DO NOT TELL anybody what will you be utilizing the Bitcoins for or they will often not offer it to you. The method to obtain bitcoins will take a short time so do not wait. If I don’t get the BitCoin, I definitely will send out your video to all of your contacts including relatives, colleagues, and so forth. having said that, if I receive the payment, I’ll erase the videotape immediately. If you really want evidence, reply with “yes!” and I will certainly send out your videotape to your 7 contacts. It is a non negotiable offer, thus do not ruin my personal time and yours by replying to this e mail. You should know that my tracker is going to be recording what action you are taking when you are done looking over this letter. Frankly, If you try to act smart I’ll send your video recording to your family members, coworkers before time finishes.
This is the one I got this morning. Freaking me out. Uses an old PW I don’t use anymore
XXXXX is your password now I will directly come to the point. You don’t know me whereas I know you very well and you are most likely thinking why are you receiving this mail, right?
I actually placed malware on porn videos (pornography) and do you know what, you visited this adult web site to have pleasure (you get my drift). When you were busy watching video clips, your browser started operating as a RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) that has a keylogger which provided me with access to your system and also your web camera recordings. Immediately after that, the software collected your complete contacts from fb, and mailbox.
What I want?
It is simply your hard luck that I accessed your misdemeanor. I then gave in more time than I probably should have investigating into your data and made a split-screen video. 1st part displays the recording you were watching and 2nd part shows the recording from your web camera (it is you doing naughty things). Actually, I am ready to delete about you and allow you to get on with your life. And I will offer you a way out that may achieve it. These two choices are either to disregard this email (not recommended), or pay me $8050.
Exactly what should you do?
Let us explore these two options in depth. Alternative one is to disregard my e-mail. Let us see what is going to happen if you pick this path. I definitely will send your videotape to all your contacts including members of your family, co-workers, and many others. It doesn’t help you avoid the humiliation your household will need to feel when relatives and buddies discover your dirty video. Second Option is to pay me $8050. We’ll call it my “confidentiality charges”. let me tell you what will happen if you go with this path. Your naughty secret remains private. I will keep my mouth closed. Once you you pay me my fees, I will let you move on with your daily life and family as though none of this ever happened. You’ll make the transfer through Bitcoins (if you do not know how just search “how to buy bitcoins” in search engine)
Transfer Amount: $8050
BTC ADDRESS: 187ejGXwnto7m4nYJamF4vy8R9x9pDRFAP
(It’s cASe sensitive, copy and paste it)
Important: You have one day in order to make the payment. (I’ve a specific pixel within this mail, and now I know that you have read this email). You should not explain anyone what you would use the bitcoin for or they will often not sell it to you. The procedure to acquire bitcoins may take a couple of days so do not delay. If I don’t get the Bitcoin, I will certainly send out your sextape to all of your contacts including close relatives, coworkers, and so forth. nonetheless, if I do get paid, I’ll destroy the video immediately. If you want evidence, reply with “yes!” and I definitely will send your video recording to your 7 friends. It’s a non-negotiable offer, thus kindly don’t ruin my time & yours by replying to this email. You should know that my software will be sharing the actions you adopt when you find yourself done reading this letter. Honestly, If you try to act smart then I will share your videotape to your relatives, co-workers before your your deadline.
I had the same type of e-mail. Won’t include it since it was almost identical to those already shown. Differences were:
Mine was from Fax Voss (upclerissaxpl@outlook.com).
Amount was $7000.
BTC address was 1DEQHLWJ8zGhkXQZRX37byQDeU6aqrMhCr.
In case it helps, based on some research of where I used the email address the scammers used to contact me and the password they had .. the likely source is my LinkedIn account.
Got mine today, scared me until I found this site. Here’s the BTC: 1GWM5VTC4R1RMzgRrQpKGENwFJnFtKUn8x
I got an email like this last night. I Googled “ransomware email hacked passwords” and I came across your website. Your information is very helpful and I suggest sending an email to office@phish365.microsoft.com if the email comes from a Hotmail/Outlook account.
This is actually white interesting – I think this is the first time I’ve been able to see how much scammers are making. A really clever scam, most people have secrets and this plays on that brilliantly.
Received this for an old throwaway password that I used for sites I didn’t care about. I used this for a Dell account (that had no payment information) and Dell got hacked recently. But I must have used it on 50 sites. I should have added the website on the password so that it was something like thro-away-pw-4-dell and then I’d know which site it was.
I received one of these emails today.
Where their scam falls flat is that I use all Linux computers and I know they are not infected because you can’t infect a Linux machine with a PC virus.
It did remind me that I should check my passwords and change a few of them (out of the over 600 I have in my password manager.
It’s most likely that they got my email and password from the Linkedin breach a while ago.
What they don’t know is I used to be a male stripper and my friends and family know I’ve been in porn, so I’m not bothered about someone leaking photos of me.
Lets get right to the point. No person has compensated me to investigate about you. You don’t know me and you’re probably thinking why you are getting this e-mail?
actually, I installed a software on the adult vids (porn) website and there’s more, you visited this website to experience fun (you know what I mean). While you were viewing videos, your web browser started out functioning as a Remote control Desktop that has a keylogger which provided me accessibility to your display screen as well as web camera. Just after that, my software gathered your complete contacts from your Messenger, social networks, and e-mail . After that I created a double-screen video. First part displays the video you were watching (you have a nice taste lol . . .), and 2nd part displays the recording of your webcam, yeah it is you.
You will have 2 possibilities. We should read up on the options in particulars:
First solution is to just ignore this email message. As a consequence, I will send your actual recorded material to almost all of your personal contacts and visualize concerning the shame you will get. And definitely should you be in an intimate relationship, precisely how it will eventually affect?
Other alternative will be to compensate me $7000. I will describe it as a donation. Consequently, I will straightaway delete your videotape. You will keep going your life like this never took place and you would never hear back again from me.
You’ll make the payment via Bitcoin (if you do not know this, search for “how to buy bitcoin” in Google).
BTC Address: 1HaUDWmve6SB1rNHVCMSuDsNpxsXBYgcyd
[case SENSITIVE, copy & paste it]
If you may be thinking about going to the law enforcement officials, look, this email message can not be traced back to me. I have dealt with my steps. I am not looking to charge a fee a huge amount, I just like to be rewarded. You now have one day in order to pay. I’ve a unique pixel in this email message, and at this moment I know that you have read this email message. If I don’t receive the BitCoins, I will definately send out your video to all of your contacts including family members, colleagues, and many others. Having said that, if I receive the payment, I’ll destroy the video immediately. It is a nonnegotiable offer, and so please don’t waste mine time and yours by responding to this e-mail. If you want to have evidence, reply Yes! and I definitely will send your video to your 8 friends.
i just got this scam a couple of days ago – 7/24. from “mela destavola”, email address zrsecundaqx@outlook.com. checked the BTC address — 1Ms93QT1gz5E8i3GcinFALELwxB4vkKgfZ — nobody’s paid this particular one yet. here’s the email text. ugh. hate this stuff. and on the same morning that i got a bunch of spam voicemails accusing me of tax fraud! this modern world sucks.
—– is your pass. Lets get directly to point. Absolutely no one has paid me to investigate you. You may not know me and you’re probably wondering why you are getting this e-mail?
In fact, I actually setup a malware on the 18+ video clips (porno) website and there’s more, you visited this site to experience fun (you know what I mean). When you were viewing video clips, your browser started out functioning as a RDP that has a keylogger which provided me with access to your display screen and also web camera. Just after that, my software collected your complete contacts from your Messenger, FB, and emailaccount. And then I made a double-screen video. 1st part shows the video you were watching (you’ve got a nice taste lol), and 2nd part displays the view of your web cam, & it is you.
You get two choices. We will check out the choices in particulars:
1st alternative is to skip this e mail. In this case, I will send out your video to every one of your contacts and also just think concerning the embarrassment you experience. Not to mention should you be in an affair, exactly how it will affect?
Number 2 choice should be to compensate me $7000. We are going to call it a donation. Subsequently, I will instantly remove your video footage. You can resume your daily life like this never happened and you never will hear back again from me.
You’ll make the payment through Bitcoin (if you don’t know this, search “how to buy bitcoin” in Google).
BTC Address to send to: 1Ms93QT1gz5E8i3GcinFALELwxB4vkKgfZ
[CASE SENSITIVE, copy and paste it]
If you may be thinking of going to the law enforcement, surely, this message can not be traced back to me. I have taken care of my moves. I am not trying to charge a fee a lot, I just want to be rewarded. I’ve a special pixel in this mail, and now I know that you have read this e mail. You now have one day to make the payment. If I do not get the BitCoins, I will certainly send your video to all of your contacts including family members, co-workers, etc. Nonetheless, if I do get paid, I will destroy the recording immediately. If you want evidence, reply Yea then I will send out your video recording to your 7 contacts. This is a non-negotiable offer and so don’t waste mine time & yours by replying to this email message.
I called the FBI hotline (800) CALL -FBI and they were very familiar with the scam. They claim it started in the last week and they don’t think there’s anything to it. As someone stated above, they also told me they are getting a ton of calls about this.
their instruction to me was to file a complaint with them at http://www.ic3.gov. You have to fill out information and the ask you to copy and past the email with the header information so their analysts can analyze it. they said not to respond or attempt to pay (some people are actually trying to pay). Just wanted to share.
Has anyone found they used an email address totally not associated with a hacked site? Wondering how they connected the two.
I just got this email. I was eating lunch at my desk and just about tossed it all. It is an old pew for most accounts but it is still in use someplaces. I immediately went and changed my email passwords. Then thought to search the web to see if anyone else has had this issue I had a dark scan ran just the other day and found 7 time that my email had been found. I ran the scan like Eugene stated, https://haveibeenpwned.com/ and found 9 on 1 email and 4 on another.
I got the same message today from Cortez Costa
asking for $1900 sent to BTC Address: 15N1XdzgXPRBkfHG56iACLccG8UqGrmetR
Filed an IC3 report. Don’t know if anything will happen.
Old password for Linkedin (pawned some year ago)
XXXXXXX is one of your personal password and I’m going to cut to the chase. You do not know me but I know you very well and you must be thinking why are you receiving this e mail, right?
I setup malware on sex videos (adult porn) and do you know what, you accessed this adult website to experience pleasure (know what I mean?). And while you were busy watching our videos, your internet browser initiated functioning as a RDP (Remote Control Desktop) having a backdoor which allowed me accessibility to your device and your camera controls. After that, the malware obtained all your contacts from fb, and mailbox.
Exactly what have I done?
It is simply your bad luck that I noticed your bad deeds. After that I invested in more days than I should have looking into your life and prepared a double-screen videotape. 1st part shows the recording you were watching and next part displays the recording of your web cam (its you doing nasty things). Wholeheartedly, I’m ready to delete details about you and let you get on with your daily life. And my goal is to give you two options which will make it happen. These two options are either to ignore this letter (not recommended), or pay me $2250 to finish this topic forever.
Exactly what can you do?
Let us explore these 2 options in depth. First Alternative is to turn a blind eye to this message. Let us see what is going to happen if you pick this option. I will, no doubt send your videotape to your entire contacts including friends and family, co-workers, and so on. It will not protect you from the humiliation your self will face when friends and family discover your unpleasant videotape from me. Wise option is to send me $2250. We’ll name this my “privacy tip”. Lets discuss what will happen when you pick this option. Your naughty secret remains private. I will keep my mouth shut. Once you you pay me my fees, You can freely go on with your routine life and family like nothing ever happened. You’ll make the transfer through Bitcoin (if you do not know how all you need to do is type “how to purchase bitcoin” in google search)
Amount to be sent: $2250
BTC ADDRESS IS: 17PkEpjQFsdNWbXbwbXia7MDmXvgmdLN2p
(It’s cASe sensitive, copy and paste it carefully)
Important: You now have one day to make the payment. (I’ve a specific pixel within this message, and at this moment I know that you’ve read through this e mail). You need not tell no person what you will be sending the Bitcoins for or they possibly will not give it to you. The process to acquire bitcoins will take a day or two so do not procrastinate. If I do not get the BitCoins, I will send your video to all of your contacts including close relatives, colleagues, etc. having said that, if I receive the payment, I’ll erase the video immediately. If you want evidence, reply with “yes!” and I will certainly send your videotape to your 7 friends. It’s a non negotiable one time offer, so please don’t waste my time and yours by replying to this email. Well, my software will definitely be sharing the actions you adopt when you’re done reading this message. Honestly, If I see any bad activity from your web history then I am going to share your videotape to your relatives, colleagues before your time finishes.
I just got one of these too – a bit more clever than the usual Nigerian inheritance email. My password was definitely old- probably one from the Yahoo hack of a few years ago, which I changed at the time. Using a MacBook in case that’s interesting (no keyboard loggers found obvs)
Pasting my version below for posterity:
“Fwd: xxxxxx (password) – xxxxx My full name
James Bempechat 27 July 2018 at 20:47
To: “xxxxxxx@gmail.com”
xxxxxx is your password now I will cut to the chase. You don’t know me but I know you very well and you’re most likely thinking why you are getting this email, right?
I actually setup malware on adult vids (adult porn) and guess what, you accessed same porn web site to experience pleasure (you know what I mean). While you were busy watching videos, your system started functioning as a RDP (Remote Computer) having a key logger which gave me access to your device and your webcam controls. After that, my software program obtained every one of your contacts from your messenger, fb, as well as e-mail.
What I want?
It is just your hard luck that I saw your misadventures. Later I gave in more days than I probably should’ve investigating into your life and created a double display sextape. First part shows the recording you had been watching and other half shows the capture of your web camera (its you doing inappropriate things). Honestly, I’m ready to remove all information about you and allow you to continue with your life. And I am about to present you two options that can make it happen. The two option is to either ignore this email (not recommended), or pay me $2250 to finish this topic for life.
What can you do?
Let us examine those 2 options in depth. First Choice is to turn a deaf ear this email message. Let’s see what is going to happen if you select this path. I will definitely send your video to your contacts including family members, co-workers, and many others. It does not shield you from the humiliation your household will feel when family and friends learn your unpleasant videotape in their inbox. Other Option is to pay me $2250. We’ll name it my “keep the secret charges”. Lets see what will happen when you pick this option. Your naughty secret Will remain private. I will delete the sextape. Once you send the payment, I will let you move on with your daily life and family as though nothing ever occurred. You’ll make the transfer through Bitcoin (if you don’t know this just type “how to purchase bitcoin” in google)
Required Amount: $2250
BTC ADDRESS: 1AKGCoyPCAFE9dAHwLLqNr4LeSamPWDQqb
(It’s cASe SENSITIVE, copy and paste it)
Important: You now have one day in order to make the payment. (I’ve a special pixel within this mail, and right now I know that you’ve read this e mail). You should not explain nobody what you would be utilising the bitcoin for or they may not offer it to you. The task to acquire bitcoins usually takes a day or two so do not wait. If I don’t get the BitCoin, I will send out your video to all of your contacts including family members, co-workers, etc. nonetheless, if I receive the payment, I’ll destroy the sextape immediately. If you want evidence, reply with “yes!” and I definitely will send your videotape to your 13 friends. It’s a non negotiable offer, so please don’t waste my time & yours by responding to this e mail. Please note that, my tracker will definitely be keeping tracking of what action you’re taking when you are done reading this message. Frankly, If you try to act smart I will share your sextape to your close relatives, co-workers before your your deadline.”
I am from Brazil and i received today an email like those asking for money. The mesage started : “XXXXXXX is your secret password now Let me get straight to the point. You don’t know anything about me however I know you and you must be thinking why you’re getting this mail, right?
I placed malware on adult vids (pornographic material) & do you know what, you visited same porn website to experience pleasure (you get my drift). And when you got busy watching our videos, your system started out operating as a RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) with a backdoor which allowed me access to your display screen and your webcam controls. Just after that, the software program gathered every one of your contacts from your fb, as well as e-mail.
What did I do?
It is simply your hard luck that I noticed your bad deeds. Later I invested in more days than I should have looking into your life and made a split view sextape. 1st half shows the video you were viewing and other half displays the recording from your web cam (it is you doing inappropriate things). Frankly, I want to forget about you and allow you to continue with your life. And my goal is to provide you two options that may make it happen. The two alternatives are either to turn a deaf ear to this message (not recommended), or pay me $2900 to finish this topic forever.
What should you do?
Let us examine these two options in more depth. Option One is to turn a deaf ear this e-mail. Let’s see what will happen if you pick this path. I will definately send your sextape to all of your contacts including family members, coworkers, etc. It does not help you avoid the humiliation your self will face when friends find out your unpleasant video in their inbox. Option 2 is to pay me $2900. We’ll call this my “privacy charges”. let me tell you what will happen if you select this way out. Your dirty secret Will remain private. I will erase the videotape. Once you pay, You can freely go on with your routine life and family that nothing like this ever occurred. You will make the payment by Bitcoins ”
I don’t make private porn video tapes.
These mother fuckers must go to hell!!
I just received a similar email to this! It was sent from Fredric Munao (qrharleyymi@hotmail.com). It’s better written than the current scam:
“Let’s cut to the chase. I do know is your password. More importantly, I know your secret and I have evidence of this. You don’t know me personally and nobody hired me to investigate you.
It is just your misfortune that I came across your misdemeanor. In fact, I setup a malware on the adult vids (sexually graphic) and you visited this site to experience fun (you know what I mean). While you were busy watching videos, your internet browser initiated functioning as a Rdp (Remote desktop) with a keylogger which gave me accessibility to your screen as well as cam. Immediately after that, my software gathered every one of your contacts from fb, and e-mail.
I then put in much more time than I probably should’ve exploring into your life and generated a double screen video. First part shows the video you were viewing and 2nd part shows the recording of your web cam (its you doing inappropriate things).
Frankly, I am ready to forget all information about you and let you continue with your life. And my goal is to provide you two options which will make it happen. The two choices either to ignore this letter, or simply pay me $1950. Let us understand above 2 options in more detail.
Option 1 is to ignore this email message. Let us see what will happen if you opt this option. I will send your video recording to all your contacts including close relatives, coworkers, and so forth. It won’t save you from the humiliation you and your family will feel when relatives and buddies learn your sordid videos from me.
Other Option is to make the payment of $1950. We will name this my “confidentiality charges”. Let me tell you what happens if you pick this option. Your secret remains your secret. I will delete the video immediately. You continue on with your life as if nothing ever happened.
Now you must be thinking, “I should go to the cops”. Without a doubt, I have covered my steps in order that this e-mail cannot be traced to me also it will not steer clear of the evidence from destroying your life. I’m not looking to dig a hole in your pocket. I just want to be compensated for my efforts I put in investigating you. Let’s hope you have decided to produce all of this disappear and pay me the confidentiality fee. You will make the payment by Bitcoin (if you do not know how, search “how to buy bitcoins” in google search)
Transfer Amount: $1950
Receiving Bitcoin Address: 13HvEaqDYEZNdvkT6jnhy6HNSNbLCJ221E
(It’s CASE sensitive, so you should copy and paste it)
Share with no person what you should be using the Bitcoins for or they possibly will not offer it to you. The method to acquire bitcoins can take a couple of days so do not wait.
I’ve a specific pixel within this e mail, and right now I know that you have read through this mail. You have 24 hours to make the payment. If I do not receive the Bitcoins, I will, no doubt send out your video recording to your contacts including relatives, coworkers, etc. You better come up with an excuse for friends and family before they find out. Having said that, if I do get paid, I’ll erase the recording and all other proofs immediately. It’s a non negotiable offer, thus please do not waste my personal time and yours. The clock is ticking. Let me tell you, my software will definitely be keeping tracking of the actions you are taking when you are done reading this message. Swear to god, If you search something suspicious I’ll send out your video recording to your close relatives, colleagues before time ends.”
one of your pass. Lets get directly to point. No one has paid me to investigate you. You don’t know me and you’re most likely thinking why you are getting this e mail?
Let me tell you, I placed a malware on the X vids (pornography) web-site and do you know what, you visited this site to experience fun (you know what I mean). While you were watching video clips, your browser began operating as a Remote Desktop that has a key logger which gave me accessibility to your display screen as well as web cam. Right after that, my software program gathered your entire contacts from your Messenger, Facebook, as well as e-mail . And then I made a double-screen video. First part shows the video you were viewing (you have a nice taste : )), and next part shows the view of your web camera, and it is u.
You have only 2 solutions. Let us analyze these choices in particulars:
1st choice is to disregard this e mail. Then, I most certainly will send your actual videotape to all of your contacts and just think concerning the disgrace that you receive. Or should you be in an important relationship, just how it will certainly affect?
Second option will be to pay me $1000. Lets regard it as a donation. As a consequence, I will quickly eliminate your videotape. You will carry on your way of life like this never took place and you are never going to hear back again from me.
You will make the payment by Bitcoin (if you don’t know this, search for “how to buy bitcoin” in Google search engine).
BTC Address: 1MVADhKuuDV1KVwup5MjegiJM8UTsFA7VZ
[case SENSITIVE so copy & paste it]
If you may be making plans for going to the law, anyway, this e mail cannot be traced back to me. I have dealt with my steps. I am just not attempting to demand a lot, I just want to be paid for. I’ve a unique pixel in this email, and now I know that you have read this email message. You now have one day to make the payment. If I do not receive the BitCoins, I will definately send out your video to all of your contacts including family members, coworkers, and so forth. Having said that, if I do get paid, I’ll erase the video right away. This is the non:negotiable offer, and so please don’t waste my personal time and yours by replying to this e-mail. If you really want evidence, reply Yup! then I will send your video to your 14 contacts.
Got Same one today (jul 28 2018) from a password from almost a decade ago and one I obviously don’t use. I also tape up my cameras on all computers – so no chance of this being true.
I’m also not on social media – so their fake threats to send to my social contacts is stupid.
Andrzej Willey
5:56 PM (3 hours ago)
to xxxxxxxx
I do know xxxxxx one of your pass word. Lets get straight to the point. Neither anyone has paid me to check you. You do not know me and you are most likely wondering why you’re getting this e mail?
In fact, I actually setup a software on the 18+ vids (pornographic material) website and there’s more, you visited this website to have fun (you know what I mean). When you were viewing videos, your browser started out functioning as a RDP having a keylogger which provided me accessibility to your display screen and cam. Right after that, my software obtained every one of your contacts from your Messenger, FB, and email . And then I created a double-screen video. First part displays the video you were viewing (you’ve got a good taste haha . . .), and second part displays the recording of your cam, and it is u.
You got two possibilities. We are going to take a look at these options in aspects:
1st alternative is to just ignore this email. In such a case, I most certainly will send your video clip to almost all of your personal contacts and thus you can easily imagine concerning the embarrassment you will get. And as a consequence should you be in a romantic relationship, exactly how it can affect?
Latter alternative will be to give me $7000. I will regard it as a donation. In this situation, I most certainly will asap remove your video recording. You can keep on going daily life like this never occurred and you will not hear back again from me.
You will make the payment by Bitcoin (if you don’t know this, search for “how to buy bitcoin” in Google).
BTC Address to send to: 1FsrSho9GFPxgC1D3VmtATS2R3V6rapySf
[CASE-sensitive so copy & paste it]
If you are making plans for going to the cop, very well, this email cannot be traced back to me. I have taken care of my steps. I am not trying to ask you for a whole lot, I wish to be paid. I’ve a unique pixel in this email message, and right now I know that you have read through this e-mail. You have one day to make the payment. If I do not get the BitCoins, I will definitely send your video to all of your contacts including friends and family, co-workers, and so on. Nevertheless, if I receive the payment, I will erase the video immediately. This is the nonnegotiable offer thus do not waste mine time & yours by responding to this mail. If you want proof, reply with Yup then I will send out your video recording to your 15 contacts.
Got one too today, $2250!
My laptop screen – which obviously had my webcam built in above it – was badly cracked around six months ago, and I removed it. Since then, I have been using the laptop keyboard, a HDMI cable and using a flatscreen TV as a make-shift monitor (i.e. there is no webcam), so I knew he was bluffing.
However, I couldn’t get my head around the fact that this person legitimately knew the password I use for unimportant accounts that allow simple passwords (i.e. without numbers, symbols, etc.).
Anyway, thanks for explaining this with the single website security breach thing. I wonder which website it was though?
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I won’t beat around the bush. I know that xxxxxx is your pass word. Moreover, I know your secret and I’ve evidence of this. You don’t know me personally and no one paid me to examine you.
It is just your misfortune that I found your misdemeanor. Well, I actually installed a malware on the adult videos (porn material) and you visited this website to experience fun (you know what I mean). While you were busy watching video clips, your web browser initiated working as a Rdp (Remote desktop) having a keylogger which provided me with accessibility to your display and also cam. Right after that, my software obtained all of your contacts from your fb, as well as email.
Next, I put in much more time than I probably should have looking into your life and made a double screen video. First part shows the video you were watching and 2nd part displays the capture of your web camera (its you doing inappropriate things).
Frankly, I want to forget exactly about you and allow you to continue with your regular life. And I will present you 2 options which will accomplish this. The two choices are with the idea to ignore this letter, or simply pay me $ 5000. Let us explore these two options in details.
Option One is to ignore this email message. Let me tell you what will happen if you choose this option. I will send your video to all your contacts including relatives, colleagues, and many others. It won’t protect you from the humiliation your household will face when relatives and buddies discover your unpleasant details from me.
Option 2 is to pay me $ 5000. We will call it my “privacy charges”. Now lets see what happens if you opt this option. Your secret remains your secret. I will delete the video immediately. You move on with your lifetime as if nothing like this ever occurred.
At this point you must be thinking, “I should call the cops”. Let me tell you, I’ve covered my steps to ensure that this message cannot be linked returning to me plus it won’t prevent the evidence from destroying your health. I am not looking to break your bank. I am just looking to be paid for my time I put in investigating you. Let’s hope you have decided to generate this all vanish entirely and pay me the confidentiality fee. You will make the payment through Bitcoin (if you don’t know this, search “how to buy bitcoins” on search engine)
Transfer Amount: $ 5000
Receiving Bitcoin Address: 1AsHU2XDxtGAGs89NaHxiJWGPAH7R7VuLW
(It is cASe sensitive, so you should copy and paste it carefully)
Tell nobody what will you be utilising the Bitcoins for or they possibly will not sell it to you. The process to obtain bitcoins can take a couple of days so do not put it off.
I have a special pixel within this email, and at this moment I know that you have read through this e-mail. You have 48 hours to make the payment. If I don’t receive the Bitcoin, I will certainly send your video to all of your contacts including relatives, colleagues, and so forth. You better come up with an excuse for friends and family before they find out. However, if I do get paid, I’ll destroy the recording and all other proofs immediately. It is a non-negotiable offer, thus do not ruin my personal time & yours. Your time has started. Please note that, my malware is going to be keeping tracking of the actions you are taking after you’re done reading this letter. Frankly, If you google something that you should not I’ll send your video to your relatives, coworkers before your deadline.
Received a similar email today (07/27/2018)
Asking for 1000 $ from Ruthie
Old password.
It appears that, (xxxxxxx), is your password. You might not know me and you are probably wondering why you are getting this e mail, right?
in fact, I setup a malware on the adult vids (adult) web site and guess what, you visited this site to have fun (you really know what I am talking about). When you were watching videos, your internet browser started out functioning like a RDP (Remote Desktop) which provided me accessibility to your screen and web camera. from then on, my computer software obtained all of your current contacts out of your Messenger, Microsoft outlook, Facebook, in addition to emails.
What did I actually do?
I made a double-screen video. First part shows the video you were watching (you have got a good taste haha . . .), and 2nd part shows the recording of your webcam.
exactly what should you do?
Well, in my opinion, $1000 is really a reasonable price for your little hidden secret. You’ll make the payment by Bitcoin (if you do not know this, search “how to buy bitcoin” in Google).
Bitcoin Address: 1GucFAsyjvXEoshdzQD4pXEPn25Hbx2UTZ
(It is case sensitive, so copy and paste it)
Important:
You’ve got 1 day to make the payment. (I have a completely unique pixel in this e mail, and at this moment I am aware you have read this email message). If I do not get the BitCoins, I will certainly send out your videos to all of your contacts including family, colleagues, and so forth. Having said that, if I get the payment, I’ll destroy the video immidiately. If you’d like evidence, reply with “Yes!” and I will certainly send out your video recording to your 6 contacts. It is a non-negotiable offer, that being said don’t waste my personal time and yours by responding to this message.