Officials from Wakefield police warn that a new phishing scam involves scammers claiming to have hacked victims’ computers and cameras, threatening to release compromising photos.
These scammers escalate the deception by including personal details such as photos of victims' houses or streets, sourced from public or "open source media" platforms.
Demanding payment in Bitcoin, these fraudsters try to leverage fear, but Wakefield police say that victims have not experienced further issues when they ignore these emails.
The technique highlights the growing sophistication of scammers who exploit technology and personal information to coerce victims into compliance through financial threats.
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