If that is the correct IP address, nmap shows it is a linux box.
I looked back in my spam folder and it looks like I originally got one about 2 weeks ago on the 1st. Same thing as the one I just received on the 8th with the threat to send compromising info to my contacts and or my device will be locked if I don't send payment within 48 hrs. Nothing happened 2 weeks ago and still nothing yet.
I've gotten the same type of email before.
I replied with something to the effect of:
"GREAT that will save me so much time sending my contacts my dirty pictures, I don't know how to mass mail, thanks for your help."
In printcraft's case I would be more shocked if there was'nt a deviation.I'm shocked by your deviation from expected behavioral patterns!
I wonder how many people will actually pay and remain silent about it? I'll bet they keep asking for more money each time someone pays.
I have a friend who fell for the IRS scam and transferred a LOT of money to the scammer before she realized what was happening. Most people in that position will be too embarrassed to admit that they fell for it, but I wish they would not. As the scams get more sophisticated, more sophisticated users will fall prey. Whenever I am in doubt, I ask for advice!
That's pretty much all they have proven to be at this point is empty threats. They keep giving the 48 hr. to respond ultimatum everytime and that deadline comes and goes without issue.LET ME ADD that over weeks I keep getting these, it's just a spam email with my email address in the reply to.
They have no access to my computer or mail server.
THEY ARE ONLY relying on suckers who fall for their empty threats.
I would send a copy of the email with all the headers to the abuse email address in my post. I doubt they will follow up but they might.Is it likely to be someone else's computer?
Pretty close to the email I got several weeks ago. Barely English, you're a pervert, 48 hours, bitcoin, e.t.c. just a scam.
Make sure you don't have the stolen password in use anywhere. I recommend using a password manager.
In my case, there is no stolen password.
They simply sent me an email, with my own email address as the return address, CLAIMING that means they hacked my password and sent it with my email account.
I built and run my own email server and I know they did nothing of the kind.