Criminals want Bitcoin
It's hard to beat performance. Criminals are filled with the fear and panic of many users and want to profit from it. The new mesh network established via email is facing the threat of corona virus and wants to blackmail your Bitcoin.
Criminals want to blackmail Bitcoin by threatening to infect the corona virus. (Source: Konsumentzentrale.de)
Whether it's the nasty WhatsApp chain letter, the blackmailer at the front door, or the deliberate distribution of fake news online. The spread of the corona virus has lured many criminals out of their caves, and the latest scam sent via email is particularly dangerous.
The email was sent in English and fraudsters were trying to blackmail $ 4,000 worth of Bitcoin. They threaten to infect you and your entire family with a corona virus and leak the stolen secrets. If you pay within 24 hours, the criminal will promise your family not to do anything and delete the data.
Cybercriminals use Corona Viruses: This is not how you stick to them. (Source: Netzwelt)
Please do not fall for this fussy needlework! As reported by the Consumer Center, this is an attempt to deceive and is full of fear in our times. Ignore the message and delete it immediately. As a precautionary measure, also warn your peers about the case.
Basically, emails about coronaviruses should be treated with caution. Most emails are most likely recent fraud attempts.
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