IC3 Releases Alert on Extortion Email Scams

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IC3 Releases Alert on Extortion Email Scams [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/04/21/ic3-releases-alert-extortion-email-scams ] 04/21/2020 10:58 AM 
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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.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages everyone to review the IC3 Alert [ 
https://www.ic3.gov/media/2020/200420.aspx ] and the CISA Tip on Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014 ]. If you believe you are a victim of cybercrime, file a complaint with IC3 
at www.ic3.gov [ https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx ].

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