1. James O'Shea Silver badge

    performance issues.

    I got this three days ago. Easter Sunday. Happy Easter. I had thought that the guys behind this kind of thing had moved on to bigger and better scams, but apparently, I was wrong.

    start scam message:

    [possible identifying code, redacted]

    You probably won't like what you're about to read. I gained control of your devices, thanks to your predilection for porn sites. What that means to you is that I can see everything that happens on your screen and in front of your screen.

    If you doubt it then don't read any further into this letter. I'm not wasting my time on you either and I'm just gonna post all this crap with you on every possible website and social networks and send it out to all your contacts.

    I made a copy of your most interesting files. I also have the contact addresses you use most often. I have your browsing history. I have... everything I need.

    At first I wanted to delete all content from your devices and forget about it. But I took a look at the sites that you regularly visit and I changed my mind. I'm talking about sites with all kinds of nasty stuff on them.

    After a while, I had an idea. I took screenshots of website pages where you spend your time alone. Then I took screenshots of you satisfying yourself using the camera of one of your devices. (By the way, I had to wait for you to successfully to get in the camera lens.) But it was worth it and it will impress to all your acquaintances and regular people on the Internet.

    To cut a long story short I'll make you a deal. You wire me the money and I'll delete all that shit about you and we'll forget about each other.

    $1999 USD is fine with me. Although at first I wanted a larger amount.

    Payment only in BTC to my wallet (without spaces): [code redacted]

    I'll give you two days from now to pay. I told you what happens if you don't pay, I don't give a fuck, it's up to you. And don't hold a grudge. Everybody's got a job to do.

    I almost forgot, you can see some pic and info about yourself here: [code redacted] (look right away, there's a time limit on file storage)

    And one piece of advice from me for the future. Don't leave your phone unattended. Seriously think about it.

    end scam message.

    They said that they'd start posting stuff in two days. Nothing so far. I'm so disappointed, I wanted to see what I'd been up to. Those porn sites sounded as if they might be worth visiting.

    1. Arthur Daily

      Re: performance issues.

      The plod need a 'poisonous BTC' that sets off a tripwire. All exchanges should have mandatory reporting of such tipwires, and tip off IP etc for followup. Also locking suspects account. That may work.

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