I just recieved this in my inbox and thought you all might like a wee chuckle
Presumably from a scammer that got some of my details on the dark web following the hack of a legitimate company?
For obvious reasons i'll redact my info from the text in the pdf attachment that came with the email
[copied and pasted below].
The email subject was simply my name in block capitals.
The content was my name, home address, and landline number.
Clearly they also had my email address.
I won't drill down into why i found this so funny, i'm sure you are all more than capable of seeing the funny side for yourself.... especially when i don't have a webcam on my PC and the phone number is for a landline, not a mobile phone.
Quote:
<NAME>,
I know that calling <redacted phone number> or visiting <redacted address> would be a convenient way to reach
you in case you don't cooperate. Don't try to escape from this. You've no idea what I'm capable of in <redacted City>.
I suggest you read this message carefully. Take a moment to chill, breathe, and analyze it thoroughly. 'Cause
we're about to discuss a deal between you and me, and I ain't playing games. You do not know anything about
me but I know you very well and right now, you are thinking how, right?
Well, you've been a bit careless lately, scrolling through those videos and venturing into the darker corners of
cyberspace. I actually installed a Malware on a porn website and you accessed it to watch(you know what I
mean). While you were busy watching videos, your smartphone began operating as a RDP (Remote Control)
which provided me with total control over your device. I can look at everything on your screen, switch on
your cam and mic, and you wouldn't even notice. Oh, and I've got access to all your emails, contacts, and
social media accounts too.
Been keeping tabs on your pathetic life for a while now. It is simply your misfortune that I got to know about
your blunder. I gave in more days than I probably should've exploring into your life. Extracted quite a bit of
juicy info from your system. and I've seen it all. Yeah, Yeah, I've got footage of you doing embarrassing things
in your house (nice setup, by the way). I then developed videos and screenshots where on one side of the
screen, there's the videos you were playing, and on the other half, it is your vacant face. With just a click, I can
send this filth to every single of your contacts.
I see you are getting anxious, but let's get real. Honestly, I am willing to wipe the slate clean, and allow you to
continue with your regular life and wipe your slate clean. I am going to offer you two alternatives.
First Choice is to turn a blind eye to my e-mail. Let's see what will happen if you opt this option. I will send
your video to your entire contacts. The video is lit, and I can't even fathom the embarrasement you'll face
when your colleagues, friends, and fam check it out. But hey, that's life, ain't it? Don't be playing the victim
here.
Second option is to pay me, and be confidential about it. We will name this my “privacy tip”. Now Lets see
what happens when you select this way out. Your filthy secret remains private. I will wipe everything clean
once you come through with the payment. You'll transfer the payment by Bitcoin only. I want you to know I'm
aiming for a win-win here. I'm a person of integrity.
Amount to be paid: USD 2000
BTC ADDRESS: <redacted>
Once you pay up, you'll sleep like a baby. I keep my word.
Notice: You got one day to sort this out and I will only accept Bitcoin. I have a unique pixel within this
message, and at this moment I've been notified that you've read through this email message. This email and
Bitcoin address are custom-made for you, untraceable. If you are unfamiliar with Bitcoin, google it. You can
buy it online or through a Bitcoin ATM in your neighborhood. There's no point in replying to this email or
negotiating, it's pointless my price is fixed. As soon as you send the complete payment, my system will inform
me and I will wipe out all the dirt I got on you. Remember if I catch that you've shared or discussed this
message with someone else, your shitty video will instantly start getting sent to your contacts and I will post a
physical tape to all of your neighborhood next week. And don't even think about turning off your phone or
resetting it to factory settings. It's pointless. I don't make mistakes, [b]<redacted FORENAME[>/b].
See you here?
Attached is a pic of my street in which you can clearly see signs of photo editing, zoom in and the Google watermark comes into view, 'copyright watermark is 2022', almost certainly taken from a Google Street View camera!
Honestly, those online tips about covering your camera aren't as useless as they seem. Now, I am waiting for
my payment..
I hate online scammers with a passion and this fool will be waiting until hell freezes over for his 2,000 USD!
The sad thing is there are some out there who will be freaked out by this scam and pay the money
