17g8bzF6fvGzWf2sWqbSx3vt66fbj7NTFm is a new bitcoin wallet address used by scammers to receive a ransom from the victims of the “Have you recently noticed that I have e-mailed you from your account” EMAIL SCAM. If you receive an email containing this address, mark it as spam or delete it. Do not believe what is written in the email and ignore the scammers’ threats.
17g8bzF6fvGzWf2sWqbSx3vt66fbj7NTFm Bitcoin Email Scam
These scam emails say that hackers hacked into your computer/phones/email account and recorded you visiting adult sites. They threaten to distribute the video to your family and friends, unless you pay into their Bitcoin account. It is a scam. The people behind these emails are scammers. Don’t pay them anyway!
Threat Summary
| Type | Bitcoin Blackmail Scam |
|---|---|
| NAME | “Je vous ai envoyé un e-mail depuis votre compte de messagerie” EMAIL SCAM |
| Ransom amount | 1450 EUR |
| BTC Wallet | 17g8bzF6fvGzWf2sWqbSx3vt66fbj7NTFm |
Some examples of such scams
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In order to know more about this bitcoin email scam and how to protect yourself, please read the article Je vous ai envoyé un e-mail depuis votre compte de messagerie EMAIL SCAM.
