Oh How Original Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I just received a new kind of spam message, it's somehow from my own E-Mail address (double checked it actually is from my account somehow?) Someone demanding Bitcoin, whatever that is? Apparently threatening to send some kind of **** video to all my contacts if I don't pay $751, kinda random. Anyway, I wondered can anyone technically minded tell me is it possible for someone to merely use some kind of program to send me an E-Mail that looks like it's from myself, or does this seem genuine? I'm not going to send any money either way, but I was just curious about this as I haven't had this one before, like from 'myself'? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I had one the other day, it’s a new style of scam, I was given 48hr to pay up or else, 7 days later I’ve not heard anything back lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.K Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 (edited) Had a couple too, first one about a month ago. Nothing happened! I always know it's a scam when they start with a generic "hi" - considering my name and surname are in my email address! Edited December 17, 2018 by James1986 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 Yes, this one started with just 'hello!' they also said they'd started my webcam and microphone without me knowing and recorded me, which is amazing considering I don't own a webcam or microphone. Thanks chaps, I don't usually worry about this kinda thing but it's a new one on me so wanted to just double check. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spannermonkey Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Had this a few times, the scam uses your email address as a domain name to prevent you blocking it sending further messages. Just delete it and carry on, very pathetic attempt but there will be a few people get caught out as always. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushboy2004 Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Very common at the moment (I get calls daily from worried clients) I had loads in the last couple months with a throwaway passwords from years ago I used on a selection of know hacked services (Yahoo Groups) https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/07/13/hacker_extortion_scam/ new version of the email being bomb threats. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/12/15/bomb_threat_scammers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly In My Soup Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 12 hours ago, Oh How Original said: Apparently threatening to send some kind of **** video to all my contacts if I don't pay $751, You should've instantly replied...."please share with as many friends as possible.... I like to promote beastiality at all available opportunities...." Then follow it up with hundreds of spam emails asking him " if he's uploaded it yet....as you have a stolen nativity donkey out the back yard raring to make the sequel and you want the vid to get maximum online exposure..." P.s I'm feeling left out for not getting one??? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajadre Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 (edited) I had that one too dan saying they will release cam footage I don't own a web cam told him to carry on lol try your email on this site https://haveibeenpwned.com/ I bet its on there I was on a gaming forum that had there datatbank exposed I knew the sender of my email got it of there probally bought bulk load of them as it contained my one off password I used on there lol Edited December 18, 2018 by Bajadre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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