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Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:01 am**

I've been receiving emails from people telling me I visit adult websites (presumably meaning this one) and they have pictures of me in a sexual act recorded on my webcam. I know it's a scam because they didn't name the website, or identifying details like my computer OS, and because I've never done the thing mentioned in the emails in front of my computer, and because they claim they have access to a microphone and a webcam now, neither of which my computer has. They do have the password, however, because it was included in a data leak. They are demanding payment to their Bitcoin account.

I've just been deleting the emails; since they have nothing on me, I know it's a scam. If you get this email, just delete it. I suggest you change your password, though, because this site isn't secure and a plain-text password can be intercepted very easily.

Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:22 am**

Everyone should put a piece of electrical tape over the cam on the top of their computer. Yes, people can photograph you through that media without your knowledge. So the best thing is to put tape over the cam.

Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:24 am**

HumanFly wrote: Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:01 am I've been receiving emails from people telling me I visit adult websites (presumably meaning this one) and they have pictures of me in a sexual act recorded on my webcam. I know it's a scam because they didn't name the website, or identifying details like my computer OS, and because I've never done the thing mentioned in the emails in front of my computer, and because they claim they have access to a microphone and a webcam now, neither of which my computer has. They do have the password, however, because it was included in a data leak. They are demanding payment to their Bitcoin account.

I've just been deleting the emails; since they have nothing on me, I know it's a scam. If you get this email, just delete it. I suggest you change your password, though, because this site isn't secure and a plain-text password can be intercepted very easily.

Google the bitcoin address that is there, or part of that e-mail

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That is pretty common scam. It is even funnier to get it on computer where there is no camera present

Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:26 am**

Many newer laptops actually have a 'shutter' on camera.

Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:41 am**

Basic premise - NEVER respond to any email that asks you for money, unless it is part of a transaction that YOU started...

NEVER use the log-in link provided in an email claiming to be from a place you do business with - if you really think the message might be genuine, use a link you already have / or did a search for yourself... Obviously ignore any message from banks or other places you do business with...

If an email says it's from the government, (at least in the US) other than involving a transaction you started, it is a SCAM....

I also agree with the suggestion to cover / disconnect cameras and microphones when not in use...

I would say that I do wish that EA used httpS instead of http, but I've been told by Paolo that there are reasons they don't - whether I agree with those reasons or not is irrelevant...

WheelyCurious

Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 3:56 pm**

HumanFly wrote: Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:01 am I've been receiving emails from people telling me I visit adult websites (presumably meaning this one) and they have pictures of me in a sexual act recorded on my webcam. I know it's a scam because they didn't name the website, or identifying details like my computer OS, and because I've never done the thing mentioned in the emails in front of my computer, and because they claim they have access to a microphone and a webcam now, neither of which my computer has. They do have the password, however, because it was included in a data leak. They are demanding payment to their Bitcoin account.

I've just been deleting the emails; since they have nothing on me, I know it's a scam. If you get this email, just delete it. I suggest you change your password, though, because this site isn't secure and a plain-text password can be intercepted very easily.

I got that one a year ago. Initially it made me uneasy, but it's the same scam over and over. You can safely ignore it. It's a scam designed to elicit an emotional response and drain money from you to protect yourself. Of course, I'm not embarrassed by my life. Worst that happens is people I have not wished to know I've freed Willy, find out I cut my dick off. So what? In the grand scheme of things, I take care of myself, am not out doing illegal things, etc. So let 'em post it if they have it.

Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:17 pm**

Oh my goodness this is getting worrisome and frightening. Threatening emails and scammers like this infuriate me.

Luckily, I will soon have more money than I ever dreamed I would.... seems that there was this international banker who was carrying a suitcase full of cash for transfer to a Nigeian bank but he died in a plane crash... thanks to my confidential contact in the bank there, once I pay the $50,000 tranfer fees to get this unaccounted money sent to me, I will be so rich....

Sadly, there are actually people who fall for these scams. I really wish that our law enforcement agencies would go after these criminals.

Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:31 pm**

DeaconBlues (imported) wrote: Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:17 pm Oh my goodness this is getting worrisome and frightening. Threatening emails and scammers like this infuriate me.

Luckily, I will soon have more money than I ever dreamed I would.... seems that there was this international banker who was carrying a suitcase full of cash for transfer to a Nigeian bank but he died in a plane crash... thanks to my confidential contact in the bank there, once I pay the $50,000 tranfer fees to get this unaccounted money sent to me, I will be so rich....

Sadly, there are actually people who fall for these scams. I really wish that our law enforcement agencies would go after these criminals.

I liked "your version"

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Very funny!

The authorities are busy with more serious matters ...

Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:03 pm**

How should any authorities ever be able to protect people from their own personal stupidity?

If things are too god to be true, they usually aren't true.

Posted: **Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:47 pm**

DeaconBlues (imported) wrote: Mon Mar 27, 2023 5:17 pm Sadly, there are actually people who fall for these scams. I really wish that our law enforcement agencies would go after these criminals.

Unfortunately, given how the government works - you do not want to see HOW they will do it. Everyone will suffer, no one will gain. We'll lose another set of freedoms along the line.

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 2:28 am**

You are right, you are so RIGHT. So now I am sorry that I ever suggested that "law enforcement agencies" should do their job, they ALWAYS fuck things up whenever they do anything. I was just frustrated that they will spend all their time in their "war on crime" or "war on drugs" or whatever, and they are NOT doing anything for the real people. Stopping spammers and scammers would really be great, but you are absolutely right that we should NOT try to get the government involved in any way.

Once I get the 8 billion dollars in gold from my Nigerian bank contact, I will be sure to donate generously... first to the EA, then I will form my own private internet security firm that will hunt down scammers... It will be any day now, I have already sent them the $50 k for the special transfer fees....

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 6:02 am**

I've seen a few instances of people countering the spammer's (mostly those running "dead Nigerian" scams) by stringing them along by acting like they are about to do what the spammer wants but having some extra things the spammer needs to do.... Many are quite amusing. I haven't tried it, as I don't feel that creative, but it seems like it could be fun if you are inclined in that direction....

The other option I've heard is the notion of forwarding the spam messages to the inbox of your (un)favorite legislator.... However as FHunter and DeaconBlues point out, that risks getting the government to attempt to 'solve' the problem....

Posted: **Sun Apr 02, 2023 2:33 am**

I received a similar or identical email. My wife and I laughed hysterically as we've not had sex since July 17, 2010. The following day I had a bicycle/car collision rendering me paralyzed from the shoulders down, and completely non-functional and not interested.

Posted: **Sun Apr 02, 2023 5:25 am**

Sounds almost like me, even to within a few months for the injury date (March 2010 for me).... My GF and I had an active sex life up until I got hurt. I found in rehab that I was no longer usefully functional, but unfortunately was still interested... I'm a para, which helps in other ways but not that one... Wanting to end the frustration is a part of what got me started on this path.

WheelyCurious

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