Bitcoin scam does the rounds
It had to happen sooner or later. Internet scammers using bitcoin to scam others. There was two cases reported on the West Coast of the South Island in New Zealand where they were targeted by bitcoin scammers. Both cases were identical where the scammers claimed that they had access to their passwords and webcam evidence that they had been accessing objectionable material online.
In the email, the victims were being black mailed in handing over an undisclosed sum of money. “Other people have reportedly claimed that demands for $1000 NZ of Bitcoins have been made and are to be paid into an account. If the demands are not met then the offender would share the evidence they have with the victim’s contacts.
As with other email scam, the low life’s send out thousands hoping that eventually someone will send them the amount they asked for. It is basically a numbers game.
Police have advised people not to hand over any money, ensure they had all the latest security and anti-viral measures in place and report such threats to the authorities in order that others may become aware of them. They should also regularly change their passwords.
Another piece of advice is to never respond to these people or they will never leave you alone.
Anyone who has been contacted by email with demands outlined here should contact the authorities in your country who deal with this kind of thing.
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