Sep 6, 10:06 AM

Sextortion Scams Surge, Exploit Public Data to Target X Accounts and Blue Checkmarks

A surge in sextortion scams is targeting individuals by leveraging publicly available information. Scammers are using leaked personal details, such as home addresses from Google Street View, to falsely claim they have compromising video footage of victims. These scams often involve threats of exposure unless a ransom is paid. Additionally, some scams have evolved to use the names of supposed cheating spouses to lure victims. Online blackmail schemes are also exploiting public information to hack into social media accounts, including those with verified blue checkmarks, and post on behalf of the victims. CBSNews and Invst_Informant have reported on these scams, which can compromise X accounts.

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Nicolas Krassas@Dinosn
2 years ago
Sextortion scam now use your "cheating" spouse’s name as a lure https://t.co/GVkqILYELM
CBS News@CBSNews
2 years ago
Online blackmail scams are utilizing your public information. Here's how to spot the rising threat https://t.co/Za22RDdSXm
Danny Marques | Investing Informant 📊📈@Invst_Informant
2 years ago
Please be aware of these SCAMS that even have blue checkmarks now If you give them certain info they can literally hack into your X account and post on your behalf @XSecurity @CoinDesk please look into this https://t.co/AgOOX5iFH3

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