Sextortion Scams – Know it all

The document provides essential information and guidance on identifying and handling phishing and sextortion scams, commonly used by cybercriminals to exploit individuals through deceptive emails. It highlights key indicators of fraudulent emails, such as generic greetings, poor grammar, urgent language, and threats designed to instill fear and urgency in victims. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of not engaging with email senders, reporting suspicious emails to relevant authorities like Action Fraud or phishing.gov.uk, and refraining from paying any ransom demands. The document also addresses the inclusion of leaked personal information, like passwords, to add credibility to scam emails. Furthermore, it offers proactive measures to protect oneself against such scams, including maintaining strong and unique passwords, implementing multi-factor authentication, verifying requests before taking action, and safeguarding personal information. By understanding the tactics employed by scammers and adopting preventive measures, individuals can enhance their online security and mitigate the risks associated with phishing and sextortion schemes.