Scammers are Targeting People by Sending Pictures of Their Homes and Asking for Bitcoin

September 24, 2024

Scammers are Targeting People by Sending Pictures of Their Homes and Asking for Bitcoin

It’s not a new strategy, but it now has a new element. Phishing emails that claim your webcam has been hacked, now also include a photo of your home. CIS’s Senior Vice President and Chief Engineer Marcus Sachs spoke with NBC affiliate WAFF in Huntsville, Alabama about what this scam is, and how to handle it if you do receive an email.

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