Scams like these

[RAM]

Hello!

I have got some bad news for you.
Two months ago, I have received access to all electronic devices you use for browsing the internet.
After that I have started tracking your entire web activity.

If you don't believe that I really got access to your email box, here is some persuasive evidence.
Your password at the time when this email was hacked: basil123

Now I am going to reveal to you how it happened:
I created a fake website of your email service (optusnet.com.au) and sent you an invitation for authorization.
You entered your email and current password.
That's how I got your login credentials and started using your email undetected.
After that I managed to easily install Trojan horse on the operating system of your device.
(You did that yourself, once you opened the file in one of the phishing letters that I have created in your email).

This virus provides me with access to all controllers on your device (camera, microphone, keyboard etc.).
Likewise, I have saved all your data, photos, videos, your social network credentials, chats and contacts.

This malicious software is updated on a regular basis, hereby it is almost impossible to detect it by various services and system administrators.
That's why I have been totally invisible for you for quite a long time.
Recently, I have figured out that you are a big fan of cough and enjoy watching "very specific hardcore movies".

I think you know what I mean...I have managed to edit a few clips, where you eagerly cough, and I have included the films you were watching while masturbating.
Rest assured that I can easily send this interesting video to all your contacts, friends, relatives or simply post it on the web with just one click of mouse.
I don't think you would like that to happen. It is going to be really shameful and tragic for you.

Well, I don't want to put you in situation like that, since I see that you are a decent and honest person.
Hence, I offer you a deal:
You transfer 1450 USD in Bitcoin equivalent to me and I once the payment is received, I will immediately delete all the evidence against you.
I have been working on you and your files for two months by now, and trust me, this was just a chicken feed for me!
If you don't know how to purchase and send Bitcoins, then you can simply use any search engine (Google is just fine) for assistance.

So, here is my Bitcoin wallet: xxyyxx

I give you 48 hours to send me money.
Please don't respond to my email, since it makes no sense. I have created this letter in your email, and the reply address I have obtained from a single email database.

It makes no sense to ask someone for help either, because this mail cannot be tracked and Bitcoin transactions are always anonymous. Everything has been deliberately planned.
I see all your chats, wiretap your calls and spy on you. Likewise, If I ever find out that you told anybody about this letter - the video will be immediately shared on web!
As soon as you open this letter, I will receive an automatic notification and start the countdown right away.

Good luck, and wish you never get a phishing like this again in future!

--
P.S. Got two versions of this on the same day.

Given that bandwidth usage for downloading cough in Australia today is still estimated >60% (despite streaming pay TV et al services) suggests this could net many worried people.

With all the places getting hacked - then the ability to 'prove' they have done something is enhanced 100 fold. For example with the 738GB of the most possible personal detailed information hacked from Service NSW covering 186,000 people (which happened earlier this year) - having bought a selection off the dark web then they can bait the hook with 'factual' info as if they do have access to your machine.

What makes this worse is that the NSW Govt has only just decided how to deal with the breach. They are gradually going to write to each of the 186,000 using registered mail to inform you of what exactly they know has been taken about you. That is what they know they've lost - not all that was taken as they seem to keep finding the breach was greater than they keep advising/updating.

So much for trusting technology & Govts to safeguard your data...

 

[QF WP]

Anybody with a guilty conscience might actually pay up. I have a wife for those earthly pleasures. No need to use assistance electronically...

I get this type of email regularly and have a chuckle as I delete it (alredy sittign in my junk folder)...

 

[RAM]

Anybody with a guilty conscience might actually pay up. I have a wife for those earthly pleasures. No need to use assistance electronically...

I get this type of email regularly and have a chuckle as I delete it (alredy sittign in my junk folder)...

I hope your wife is not a regular reader of AFF....

Perhaps a quick edit; "As I have a wonderful wife I will never need to worry about such scams"

 

[drron]

That's my line RAM.

 

[QF WP]

I have a wife who allows me AFF without checking up on me - as I allow her own proclivities

 

[wandering_fred]

Good-Day,
Your Palliative Payment has been arranged to be deliver to you, via our ATM MASTER CARD, through an Accredited United Nation Diplomat who has arrived Africa, we were able to accomplish this with the help of Foreign Affairs Minister, every necessary delivery arrangement has been finalised and you are to contact the diplomat now:
Name; John Christie
{email address deleted}
Registration code is; GGL-1416, Use it as your subject to contact the Diplomat with your complete contact details, Your Pin code is*4242* the manual for self activation is on the parcel and note that your parcel has been term classified.
Sincerely,
Information Desk,
Standard Chartered Bank-SCB,
1&2 Basinghall Ave,
London EC2V 5DD,
United Kingdom, UK.

At least there were no included files to tempt me

Not worth wandering
Fred

 

[prozac]

Received an email tonight from AMEX that looked real. Addressed me by name and mentioned my card partial number;
"Dear Mr prozac, congratulations on making your first redemption using your Membership Rewards points."
I called but was on hold so long I also went online and contacted them by chat. Turns out "Scott from marketing" stuffed up big time tonight and sent this suspicious looking email in error. That's what you get when you leave the work experience kid in charge over the weekend.

I wouldn't want to be in Scott's shoes on Monday morning.

 

[drron]

I got the same email but my points balance was up from my statement of 2 days ago so wasn't worried.

 

[QF WP]

I got the same email and knew I hadn’t transacted for the first time lately, glad to know it not me. Hadn’t got around to chasing up Amex

 

[prozac]

I got the same email and knew I hadn’t transacted for the first time lately, glad to know it not me. Hadn’t got around to chasing up Amex

Their phone lines were choked with customer complaints.

Post automatically merged: Nov 14, 2020

New one today;
"Hi there (prozac),

I want to know whether this e-mail is still functional. My boss would like
to discuss a pending lucrative business deaI that requires int'l cooperation
to go through successfully."

Yeah right.

 

[wandering_fred]

{DHL logo}
Your package number UJ00340434139185930097 from CN is in progress
of routing. This parcel being declared in customs, we invite you to
pay the 1.99€ of duties and taxes by connecting you via the link
below as soon as possible.
{Link to "continue"}

While I do have a package in customs - it is not from CN....
And the sender IS tracking it.

So this time NO wandering
Fred

 

[TheRealTMA]

Yes we get DHL spam as above. It's most interesting, whenever we get a FedEx package, a few days before delivery we get spam emails purporting to be DHL and asking us to click on the link to arrange delivery. Coincidence? Moles in FedEx?

 

[drron]

I got the DHL one as well.
I was going to pay the 1.99 euros by PayPal but unfortunately also got an email telling me my account was suspended

 

[QF WP]

Somebody should email the DHL one back to say "I would, but I just got an email to say that my PayPal is suspended"

 

[RAM]

I got the DHL one as well.
I was going to pay the 1.99 euros by PayPal but unfortunately also got an email telling me my account was suspended

Some days you just can't get a break!

 

[Cossie]

Got the control through remote access email, I've taken control of your pc and downloaded videos of you pleasuring yourself taken from your webcam whilst watching cough sites and lot's of other incriminating data.
I also have a copy of your entire hard drives, send xx_ through b.c. or I will release all information to your contacts.
Sigh, if there was a proper email attached, I would ask them to send backups of my system given the issues I've had in the last couple of weeks.

P.S. I don't have a webcam!

 

[RAM]

Got the control through remote access email, I've taken control of your pc and downloaded videos of you pleasuring yourself taken from your webcam whilst watching cough sites and lot's of other incriminating data.
I also have a copy of your entire hard drives, send xx_ through b.c. or I will release all information to your contacts.
Sigh, if there was a proper email attached, I would ask them to send backups of my system given the issues I've had in the last couple of weeks.

P.S. I don't have a webcam!

Or do you mean you didn't know you have a webcam?

 

[TheRealTMA]

Got the control through remote access email, I've taken control of your pc and downloaded videos of you pleasuring yourself taken from your webcam whilst watching cough sites and lot's of other incriminating data.
I also have a copy of your entire hard drives, send xx_ through b.c. or I will release all information to your contacts.
Sigh, if there was a proper email attached, I would ask them to send backups of my system given the issues I've had in the last couple of weeks.

P.S. I don't have a webcam!

Ah I got a number of those recently. Maybe they've got your and my data mixed up?

 

[VPS]

On a very happy note and bearing in mind the staunch commitment that you had put into the quest to see that the fund was transferred to you for claim as we had arranged but to no avail, I write to inform you that at last, the fund transfer had been successful. Since all our effort in conjunction with yours were met with various failures and disappointments after the other, there was an influential party from Serbia, southeastern Europe that was approached on our behalf by a Finance & Management Supports Initiatives(a consulting firm); and with her (influential party) imputes, the fund was paid out and I have collected my own share. Presently, I am in Malaysia where, in partnership with a core investor in the Mining Sector of their economy, we are investing in the industry. But, I am not oblivious of the fact

that you did your best in that context, although, it seem that element of doubt crept in.You were not to blame, as there were many circumstances that would reflect such skepticism to any reasonable being. For your sincere but unfruitful sacrifices, I pressurized the influential woman to concede some amount as compensation to you, for the resource that you impinged even the time and inconveniences. The sum of US $850,000.00 (Eight hundred and fifty thousand United States dollars) only was what she agreed to as your compensation value, and the sum was made in international ATM Visa Card but, because of my appointment in Japan and too, I could not get through to you since your number at any time indicated "not in use",

I then handed it over to my secretary. His name is Mr. Malik Marcos and his email ( Malik@secretaxx_xx_x ) my secretary is very much informed by me about you and I instructed him to hand over the international ATM VISA CARD to you as soon as you contact him. I gave him the CODE INTD850, which you have to mention for identification. When you receive it,inform me.


Yours Sincerely,
Mr. E . V. MAZI

 

[VPS]

And another one - the email in the text doesn't match the email it was sent from - amateurs

We are Gillian and Adrian Bayford. My wife and I won the biggest Euro Millions lottery prize of 148 Million GBP and we just commenced our Charity Donation and we will be giving out a cash donation of 1,500,000.00 GBP to 5 lucky individuals and 10 charity organizations from any part of the world. Your email address was submitted to my wife and I by the Google Management Team and you are therefore approved 1,500,000.00 GBP Send your reply via adriangillian982020@xx_xx_x