The “Pa, zdravo, moj perverzni prijatelju.” is a scam email that’s a Croatian version of the well-known ‘Hello My Perverted Friend‘ Email scam, which started circulating about a few months ago. The scammers have translated the message to target Croatian-speaking people.
Here’s an example of the “Zdravo, moj perverzni prijatelju” (‘Hello My Perverted Friend’) Scam Email:
This scam is a type of ‘sextortion’, where the sender claims to have sensitive information about you and demands payment, usually in Bitcoin, to keep this information private. A typical “Zdravo, moj perverzni prijatelju” scam email reads as follows:
Pa, zdravo, moj perverzni prijatelju.
Preći ću odmah na stvar.
Znamo se već neko vrijeme, barem ja tebe poznajem.
Možete me zvati Veliki brat ili Svevideće oko.
Ja sam haker koji je prije nekoliko mjeseci dobio pristup vašem =
uređaju, uključujući historiju vašeg =
pretraživača i web kameru.
I snimio sam neke video snimke na kojima drkate na vrlo kontroverzne =
video snimke “za odrasle”.
Sumnjam da biste željeli da vaša porodica, saradnici i =
cijela lista kontakata vide snimke
da uživate u sebi, posebno s obzirom na specifičnosti =
vašeg omiljenog žanra.
Također ću postaviti ove videozapise na porno stranice, i oni =
će postati viralni, toliko da će ih biti fizički =
nemoguće ukloniti sa svih strana.Kako sam to uradio?
Zbog vašeg zanemarivanja internetske sigurnosti, uspio sam lako =
instalirati trojanskog konja na vaš uređaj.
koji je pristupio svim podacima na vašem uređaju i =
omogućio mi daljinsko upravljanje njime.
Jednom kada sam zarazio jedan uređaj, nisam imao problema da =
pristupim svim ostalim uređajima.
Moj špijunski softver je ugrađen u drajvere i ažurira =
svoj potpis svakih nekoliko sati, tako da ga nijedan antivirus ili =
firewall ne može otkriti.
Sada ću ti samo dati uslov. Mala suma u zamjenu za vaš =
nekadašnji miran život.
Prebacite 1300 Euro (EUR) na moj bitcoin novčanik:
112Vx2HBAehVBof7iwKPkj59bpTTuqkWha
Čim dobijem potvrdu prijenosa, izbrisat ću sve video zapise =
koji vas kompromituju, daljinski obrisati virus na vašim =
uređajima i više se nećete čuti od mene.
Slažem se, vrlo je mala cijena da ne uništite svoju =
reputaciju u očima drugih koji, sudeći po vašoj =
prepisci u glasnicima,
ima mišljenje o tebi kao o pristojnom ljudskom biću.
Možete me smatrati nekom vrstom mentora koji želi da =
počnete cijeniti ono što imate.
Imate 48 sati – bit ću obaviješten čim otvorite ovo =
pismo, a od tada je odbrojavanje.
Ako se nikada ranije niste bavili kriptovalutama, to je super =
jednostavno – ukucajte “crypto exchange” u tražilicu i =
sljedeća stvar koju trebate učiniti.
Evo šta ne biste trebali raditi:
Ne odgovaraj na moj email. Poslano je sa jednokratnog e-mail naloga.
Ne zovi policiju. Zapamtite, imam pristup svim vašim =
uređajima i čim primijetim takvu aktivnost, to će =
automatski dovesti do objavljivanja svih vaših podataka.
Ne pokušavajte da ponovo instalirate sistem ili da vratite =
uređaj na fabrička podešavanja.
Prije svega, već imam video i sve vaše podatke, a drugo, kao =
što sam već rekao, imam daljinski pristup svim vašim =
uređajima i čim primijetim takav pokušaj, to će =
dovesti do nepovratnih posljedica.
Zapamtite da su kripto-adrese anonimne, tako da me nećete moći =
otkriti iz mog novčanika.
U svakom slučaju, neka ovo bude win-win situacija.
Ja uvijek držim svoju riječ, osim ako me prevare.
Savjet za budućnost: shvatite ozbiljnije svoju sigurnost na =
internetu. Također redovno mijenjajte lozinke i postavljajte =
višefaktorsku autorizaciju na svim vašim računima.
Sextortion scams are increasingly common online. They typically involve a threat to release embarrassing or sensitive information unless a payment is made. The scam often starts with an email that claims the sender has compromising images or videos of you, supposedly obtained through hacking. The scammer then asks for money in cryptocurrency to a specific wallet address.
If you receive an email that starts with “Pa, zdravo, moj perverzni prijatelju.” or anything similar, it’s important to not panic and to avoid sending any money to the bitcoin address provided. Instead, carefully review the email and consider if it’s credible. Keep in mind that scammers will often use tactics such as urgency, threats, or promises of confidentiality to trick victims into sending money. For more information about sextortion scams and how to protect yourself, read our article on the ‘Hello My Perverted Friend’ Email Scam.
In conclusion, it’s crucial to stay informed and to be cautious when receiving any emails that demand payment to a bitcoin address. Remember that scammers are always looking for new ways to trick people out of their money or personal information. By being vigilant and educating yourself about these types of scams, you can protect yourself and help prevent others from falling victim to them.
Examples of such scams
As we have already reported above, there are other variants of Sextortion scams, for example: Your Private Information has been Stolen Email Scam, Your Account is Hacked. Your Data is Stolen. Email Scam, I am a professional hacker EMAIL SCAM.
Each of these scams plays on fear and urgency to trick you into acting against your best interest. Always approach such emails with skepticism, verify your security, and do not engage with the scammers.
Threat Summary
Name | ‘Zdravo, moj perverzni prijatelju’ Email Scam |
Type | Phishing/Sextortion |
Email Scam | ‘Hello My Perverted Friend’ |
Ransom amount | 1300 Euro (in Bitcoin equivalent) |
Bitcoin Address | 112Vx2HBAehVBof7iwKPkj59bpTTuqkWha |
Fake Claims | Compromised data, webcam access, malware/backdoor installed |
Damage | Psychological distress, potential financial loss if ransom is paid |
Distribution | Mass emailing, likely from a purchased or hacked email list |
Tactics | Fear induction, urgency, deception |
Variations | Different ransom amounts, varying email content, alternative cryptocurrencies for payment |
Prevention Tips | Use strong, unique passwords; enable two-factor authentication; be skeptical of unsolicited emails; never pay ransoms |
Reporting Info | Forward to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at reportphishing@apwg.org; Report the scam to relevant authorities (e.g., FTC); Share information about the scam with friends and family to raise awareness; Monitor online accounts for any suspicious activity |
its not Polish, but Serbo-Croatian
ok, fixed it. Google first, for unknown reasons, identified the email as written in Polish