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New sextortion scam is hitting too close to home

A new email scam is adding a very customized touch. Scammers are adding personal information, including photos of the recipient’s home, in hopes of extorting recipients for money.

The email contains the recipient’s name, address and phone number with an attachment, often times a PDF file in the person’s name. Once the file opens it begins with a personalized greeting.

“I know that visiting (address) would be a more convenient way to contact if you don’t act. Look familiar?”

A picture of the address listed is included. The email quickly becomes threatening.

“It’s important you pay attention to this message right now. Take a moment to chill, breathe, and analyze it thoroughly. ‘Cause we’re about to discuss a deal between you and me, and I don’t play games. You don’t know me whereas I know EVERYTHING about you and right now, you are wondering how, right?”

The hacker claims to have compromised the recipient’s computer and used their webcam to record videos of them.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Natalie Nunn, ozarksfirst.com)

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