How do I report a threatening/extorting email to Thunderbird?
I just received an email from someone saying they'd placed spyware on my computer, they compiled a backup of all my systems, and they want a ransom in bitcoins or they'll show everyone all the porn I've watched. 1. I don't watch porn, so they haven't targeted me, but could they have done any harm to my computer? (I know, unlikely.) 2. I can't find where to report this - does anyone? Thank you -
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It's a common scam:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/comments/8xawoj/porn_blackmail_scam_never_pay_the_ransom/
You can read how some have reported it to various authorities.
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It's a common scam:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/comments/8xawoj/porn_blackmail_scam_never_pay_the_ransom/
You can read how some have reported it to various authorities.
Thank you!
Yes it does sound like a variation of the blackmail email scams like the ones listed at https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/comments/8gsjba/the_blackmail_email_scam/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/Scams/comments/9srjen/the_blackmail_email_scam_part_2/###