There is a new & sophisticated #sextortion scam that may include an accurate scraped password-which DOES NOT mean they actually have nude images or videos of you. Don’t ever give money, do not reply & delete the scam email. Pls see @eSafetyOffice advice on dealing w/sextortion!
eSafety Commissioner
 @eSafetyOffice
17 Aug 2018
@eSafetyOffice Commissioner @tweetinjules sheds light on an #emailscam threatening Australians with claims of hacking and #sextortion, including advice on what to do if you receive a similar email. esafety.gov.au/about-the-off…
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Clever, and much better than this generic one I received.
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They had you at “maliscious”? Spelling always a good indication. But you can imagine a person’s panic when they see an accurate password that has been used in the past!!! Scammers are definitely getting more clever - and much more devious!
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Replying to @tweetinjules @mdennedy @eSafetyOffice
You can’t see the end of the message in my screenshot, but they claim to be in Belarus, which “explains” the poor English and probably dissuades complaints since law can’t reach them. Seems like we need something like financial literacy classes but for computer scams.

Aug 17, 2018 · 4:39 AM UTC

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Replying to @bilcorry @tweetinjules @mdennedy @eSafetyOffice
I’m still haunted by the story of Janella Spears, who kept sending money to Nigeria even after the police told her it was a scam, and only stopped when they threaten to arrest her. schneier.com/blog/archives/2…
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