I recently received several scam emails following the same pattern; they know my password and they want money to stop them releasing compromising videos. Following a number of data leaks over the years, scammers have got access to old passwords, phone numbers and much more. Rest assured, they do not have the videos they claim to have and the passwords they do have are very old. In this video, I read some of the funniest emails I’ve received.
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Example email:

XXXXXX is your pass. Lets get straight to point. You do not know me and you’re probably wondering why you’re getting this e-mail? No one has compensated me to check you.

Well, I actually setup a software on the naughty vids (pornographic material) site and you know what, you visited this website to have fun (you know what I mean). While you were watching videos, your web browser began working as a Remote Desktop with a keylogger which provided me with access to your screen and also web camera. Immediately after that, my software program obtained every one of your contacts from your Messenger, FB, and emailaccount. Next I made a video. First part shows the video you were watching (you have a fine taste haha . . .), and 2nd part displays the view of your cam, & it is you.

You will have a pair of alternatives. We should review these solutions in aspects:

First choice is to just ignore this e mail. Then, I most certainly will send out your very own video recording to each one of your contacts and thus just consider about the embarrassment yo u will see. Or if you are in an affair, how it is going to affect?

2nd solution should be to compensate me $7000. We will think of it as a donation. As a consequence, I most certainly will instantly erase your videotape. You can carry on daily life like this never took place and you surely will never hear back again from me.

You will make the payment through Bitcoin (if you don’t know this, search for “how to buy bitcoin” in Google).

BTC Address to send to: x x x x x x
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If you have been thinking about going to the authorities, good, this e-mail cannot be traced back to me. I have dealt with my moves. I am also not trying to charge you a lot, I simply prefer to be compensated.

You have one day in order to make the payment. I have a special pixel in this mail, and right now I know that you have read through this message. If I do not get the BitCoins, I definitely will send your video to all of your contacts including family members, colleagues, and many others. Nonetheless, if I receive the payment, I will destroy the recording right away. If you want to have proof, reply with Yes and I will certainly send your video recording to your 9 contacts. This is a nonnegotiable offer, that being said don’t waste mine time and yours by responding to this mail.