Hacked..off!
Watch this postHi all, I'm experiencing some issues of late with my laptop, which I am hoping somewhere out there techy wise can help me with.
I am receiving emails from someone who is trying to extort money from me.
I've had 3 or 4 so far, all from different senders.
They are telling me they have access to my computer, camera etc. Usually, in the past, I would laugh these off and hit the delete button but.....the last 3 or 4 have actually included my password to certain sites (like Facebook) which of course I have changed.
Just got another one day informing me they want $1,000 in bitcoin or they'll be sharing all my info with other users to abuse and use as they please.
It's worrying for me, having to keep changing my password. I've contacted the Microsoft support centre, and all they tell me is my laptop has the latest windows defender antivirus tool installed and to ignore the emails.
Can someone please help me?
Thank you in advance.
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I cannot see a reply button, so hope this reaches Yogafan and his/her problem.
My son has fallen for this trick twice, lucky enough, I managed to retreive the money he was scammed for £290 + £499.
My advice is simple, lets assume you have 10 friends or businesses that you correspond with, if EVER you receive an email other than those 10 (or how many you decide on), you delete that email that is not among your 10.
Do you use Googlemail?
Too many people fall for these scams and did you know it's illegal to use someone's email WITHOUT their permission?
Here is a link that maybe of interest to read. https://ico.org.uk/action-weve-taken/nuisance-calls-and-messages/
Gives a lot of info. on data protection.