13ToomuZobLywvaJgkeshSELKPRyBAnXHh is a bitcoin wallet address used by scammers to receive a ransom from the victims of the “I am sorry to inform you but your device was hacked” EMAIL SCAM. If you receive an email containing this address, mark it as spam or delete it. Do not believe what is written in the email and ignore the threats of scammers.
These scam emails say that hackers hacked into your computer/phones/email account and recorded you visiting adult sites. They threaten to distribute the video to your family and friends, unless you pay into their Bitcoin account. It is a scam. The people behind these emails are scammers. Don’t pay them anyway!
Threat Summary
Type | Bitcoin Blackmail Scam |
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NAME | I am sorry to inform you but your device was hacked EMAIL SCAM |
Scam emails Subject Line | Do You Do Any of These Embarrassing Things? |
Ransom amount | 1700 USD |
BTC Wallet | 13ToomuZobLywvaJgkeshSELKPRyBAnXHh |
13dWYEVxPkmUFy2rGBzXKXBJgikAU1kvn4, 16QmBYmFimib3BgsU9j1cdKo3SsZEndtzn, 1JFdcABYS55w7mUs61tXcrSg2USdPPyjMW are other bitcoin wallets that are used in extortion schemes. Scammers use cryptocurrencies because it is hard to trace. We want to emphasize that these blackmail emails are 100% fake and should be ignored.
In order to know more about this blackmail scam and how to protect yourself, please read the article I am sorry to inform you but your device was hacked EMAIL SCAM.
I received the exact same email. It appears as though it’s sent from my email address to myself too. Wasn’t sure if yours was too as you didn’t mention the sender. Just thought I would add that to see if others had the same…