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Region: Hagen

Warning about fraudulent emails - 71-year-old exposes blackmailer

A 71-year-old man from Hagen received a suspicious email on Thursday afternoon around 12 o'clock. The unknown perpetrator informed him that his computer had been hacked and that he had recorded intimate moments with him.
If the man from Hagen did not transfer $1,490 in the form of Bitcoins, the recordings would be published. He was given a deadline of 50 hours. The 71-year-old reacted correctly by not responding to the demand instead visiting a police station.

Such fraudulent emails have been increasing lately. In addition to extortion messages, these can also be so-called "phishing emails". In these cases, the recipients are asked to click on a link and enter their access data.

Often, the perpetrators pretend to be trustworthy institutions to gain access to personal data and access information. Anyone who responds to a demand for money often has to expect further demands, creating a vicious circle. (kri)

How do I recognize a fraudulent email?

What should be done?

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