The "Your Device is Infected with A Trojan Virus" Blackmail Scam
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The "Your Device is Infected with A Trojan Virus" Blackmail Scam
From: zhg23101@gmx.net
Date: 12/4/2018 1:39:37 AM
To: You
Subject: Your device is infected
Attn:
Your device is infected with a trojan virus and now have your private info out of your device.
It previously was installed on an adult web page after which you've selected the video clip, your device was infected by the virus.
Then, your camera started to record you soloing and recorded videos that you have seen.
Just after a little while it also picked up all your contact info. If you ever wish us to wipe out all your details that we have got, pay us 2,810 USD via bitcoin it?s a crypto, to this bitcoin account: "1GJpCgFzGEFn3YK4PKn87q6auweN3zM4Sw"
You have 24hrs to send the bitcoin or the evidence will be sent to all your contacts. The moment we receive the transaction i'm going wipe out this movie and everything completely with proof.
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