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Description
The sender had found my email and phone number and attached a pdf file containing a long paragraph talking about hacking my phone and watching my history on my phone in an attempt at sextortion. They demanded I send $2,000 dollars to their bitcoin account BITCOING ADDRESS: 16M YR1WjyZUnNWS7mQnYrgDYJjHvdWbNTP. They threatened to expose me to everyone I know if i did not send the money in one day.
Targeted Person's Location
PA, USA- 16148
Scam Type
Phishing
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Business name
Unknown
Date Reported
September 2, 2024
Scam ID
885463
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