IC3 Releases Alert on Extortion Email Scams

IC3 Releases Alert on Extortion Email Scams
04/21/2020 10:58 AM EDT
Original release date: April 21, 2020
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released an alert warning of a recent increase in extortion email scams. Cyber criminals threaten to release sexually explicit photos or videos of victims unless they agree to send payment.

https://www.ic3.gov/media/2020/200420.aspx

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages everyone to review the IC3 Alert If you believe you are a victim of cybercrime, file a complaint with IC3 at www.ic3.gov.