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

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)

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