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WarJay77
(Troper Knight)
1st Feb, 2019 01:11:19 AM
Currently Working On: Incorruptible Pure Pureness
Apparently, an old password that I've changed twice since I used it has been stolen in what I'm assuming is some sort of hack, and some idiot e-mailed me about it in an attempt to scare me.
I'm aware that what's below is certainly just a scam attempt based on whatever they stole from the hack (I've noticed that this is basically a giant copy-paste of what's evidently a pretty common text of such scams, and even if it wasn't, I am lacking several items that this idiot thinks I possess and don't - the fact that this was in my spam folder honestly tells you all you need to know), but all the same, try to find out what may have happened in the past. I have no idea when this hack might've taken place, though I'm pretty sure the information they took is really, really old, at least 6 or 7 years.
Keep an eye out for your security, both site operators and anyone reading.
"I am well aware [old password] is one of your passphrases. Lets get right to the purpose. Nobody has compensated me to check you. You may not know me and you're most likely wondering why you are getting this mail?
Well, i placed a malware on the xxx videos (porn) site and guess what, you visited this site to have fun (you know what i mean). When you were watching videos, your browser initiated functioning as a RDP with a keylogger which provided me with access to your display screen and also web cam. immediately after that, my software program obtained your complete contacts from your Messenger, social networks, as well as e-mailaccount. and then i created a video. First part displays the video you were watching (you have a fine taste rofl), and 2nd part shows the view of your cam, yea its u.
There are two alternatives. We will check out each one of these choices in aspects:
Very first solution is to dismiss this email. in such a case, i will send your videotape to every bit of your personal contacts and then think regarding the humiliation yo u will see. Do not forget should you be in a romance, how it will certainly affect?
Next alternative is to give me USD 999. Lets regard it as a donation. Then, i will immediately remove your video. You will go forward everyday life like this never happened and you will never hear back again from me.
You will make the payment by Bitcoin (if you don't know this, search 'how to buy bitcoin' in Google search engine).
BTC address to send to: [I'm not copying this part]
[Ca Se-sensitive copy and paste it]
if you are thinking of going to the police, surely, this e-mail cannot be traced back to me. I have covered my moves. i am not attempting to ask you for money a lot, i just want to be paid for. unique if i do not get the bitcoin, i will certainly send out your video to all of your contacts including family members, co-workers, and so on. However, if i receive the payment, i will destroy the video right away. If you want to have proof, reply Yup! then i will send your video to your 5 contacts. This is a non:negotiable offer and thus please do not waste mine time and yours by replying to this email."