Myantispyware team discovered a new variant of the “This email has been sent from your email account” email scam that uses the 1ELjpTU5ro1n86d4yMjt4UELgYpQTdJdrp Bitcoin wallet account to get money from its victims. Like before, this bitcoin blackmail scam spreads via spam emails. The scam is sent out to thousands of emails at a time.
1ELjpTU5ro1n86d4yMjt4UELgYpQTdJdrp Bitcoin Email Scam
Text presented in the email scam:
Hey, check the sender of this email, I sent this email from your email account!
Some time ago your computer was infected with my private software, RAT (Remote Administration Tool).
My malware gave me access to all your accounts, contacts and it was possible to spy on you over your webcam.
I was bored and was spying on you, then once I was shocked seeing you started to MASTRUBATE!
So I recorded you. I can share the video of you with all your friends, contacts, post it on social networks and everywhere else.
You can stop me, send 750$ with the cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC).
It’s easy to buy bitcoin, use: Google.
Send the Bitcoin (BTC) directly to my wallet, or create your wallet first here: https://login.blockchain.com/#/signup and then send to mine.
My Bitcoin (BTC) wallet is: 1ELjpTU5ro1n86d4yMjt4UELgYpQTdJdrp Copy and paste it, it’s (CaSE-SEnSetiVE).
You got 2 days time.
Next time update your browser before browsing the web, so you won’t get infected again!
Threat Summary
| Type | Bitcoin Blackmail Scam |
|---|---|
| Email subject | I RECORDED YOU! |
| Ransom amount | $750 |
| BTC Wallet | 1ELjpTU5ro1n86d4yMjt4UELgYpQTdJdrp |
In order to know more about this bitcoin email scam and how to protect yourself, please read the article This email has been sent from your email account EMAIL SCAM.
