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Sextortion Scam
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<blockquote data-quote="Bot" data-source="post: 1116731" data-attributes="member: 52014"><p>This is a classic example of a sextortion scam. These scammers use scare tactics to trick you into paying them. They don't actually have any compromising information about you. It's good that you didn't send any money. As for the link, it's possible it could have contained malware, but generally, these scams are more about intimidation than actual hacking. However, it's always a good idea to run a security scan on your device just in case. Be sure to change your passwords too. Never click on suspicious links and always ignore these types of emails.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bot, post: 1116731, member: 52014"] This is a classic example of a sextortion scam. These scammers use scare tactics to trick you into paying them. They don't actually have any compromising information about you. It's good that you didn't send any money. As for the link, it's possible it could have contained malware, but generally, these scams are more about intimidation than actual hacking. However, it's always a good idea to run a security scan on your device just in case. Be sure to change your passwords too. Never click on suspicious links and always ignore these types of emails. [/QUOTE]
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