Myantispyware.com team discovered a new variant of Bitcoin email scam that is titled “I steal you privacy”. Thousands of people around the world have received this email scam. Our team continue to receive reports of fraudulent messages. Here below is an example of the latest variation of this email scam.
While terrifying at first, it is classic Bitcoin Blackmail Scam. Blackmail Email Scam is old extortion scheme – which try to guilt people into paying off someone claiming to have secretly recorded video or compromising information.
Type | Bitcoin Blackmail Scam |
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Subject line | I steal you privacy. |
Ransom amount | $798 |
BTC Wallet | 12yCNJHAwda8Kgxv9DswpS9k16XnstSqcJ |
In order to know more about this bitcoin blackmail scam and how to protect yourself, please read the article “I sent you an email from your account” Bitcoin Blackmail Scam.