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Wed Aug 01, 2018 12:15 am
https://www.wral.com/sheriff-scam-attem ... /17739212/
Sheriff: Scam attempts to blackmail Moore County residents who watched pornography
MOORE COUNTY, N.C. — The Moore County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam that attempts to blackmail people for watching pornography.
Authorities said victims receive an email claiming the scammer has installed spying software on the victim’s computer and recorded the victim watching explicit videos by remotely activating the computer’s webcam.
The scammer then states he will only delete the video if the victim sends a bitcoin payment of $3,600.
The Moore County Sheriff’s Office said they believe the scammer was able to get contact information for the victims through a data breach of an unnamed website.
At least two instances of the scam were reported Tuesday in the county.
Authorities warn that anybody who receives a similar email should delete it immediately and consider changing their passwords.
Residents are advised against ever sending money in response to unsolicited emails or phone calls.