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Description

Hello, We are ShinyHunters hacking group. We've known each other for a while, at least we know you. A few months ago, we gained access to your devices and started monitoring your online activities. What happened: We got access to the database CarGurus.com where you had an account with and easily accessed your e-mail. You weren't very careful about the links you opened. A week later, we installed an exploit on your devices including your phone, giving us access to your microphone, camera, keyboard, and all your data. We have your photos,browsing history, conversations, and contact list. Besides other things, we discovered that you frequently visit adult websites and watch explicit videos. We managed to record you and created videos of you pleasuring yourself. With a few clicks, we can share these videos with your friends, colleagues, and family or even make them public. Proposal: Send us $2000 in Bitcoin to the following wallet: 1ArehC1HNxKLagn9DQ3kKML6m6k7nQHaFF We'll delete everything immediately. You have 48 hours from the moment you opened this e-mail. Once the payment is received, we'll remove the malware from your devices. What you should NOT do: Do not reply (email is sent from a hacked account). Do not contact the police or anyone else—we'll release the videos along with other stuff all over the internet. Do not try to reset your devices—everything is stored on remote servers.

Targeted Person's Location

Los Angeles, CA, USA - 90026

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Scam Type

Identity Theft

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Business name

shinyhunters

Date Reported

April 6, 2026

Scam ID

1246430


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