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Scammers sending emails that look like they came from your account – 10/24/18

 

There is a new twist on the you have been naughty scam.  Criminals are sending emails that once again claim that they have evidence that you have been visiting porn sites and if you don’t pay them, they will make that information public.

The newest form of the scam claims that they have installed a RAT (remote access Trojan) on your computer that allows them to send the evidence from your device. To drive home the point, the email looks like it has come from your email account.

The good news is, it is all a big bluff.  They don’t have access to your email, they are only spoofing the email address. Your account is secure.  Your reputation is intact and you can peacefully delete the email.

 

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