Potential Scam. Just got this E-Mail, is this a Scam?

Scam.

Variation of the “pervert” scam and the other sextortion scams that have been circulating ‘round.

No malware, no virus, no mail account security breach, just another creatively-written fiction appeal for free cash.

Mark as spam, and get on with the rest of your day.

Cryptocurrency is purpose-dedicated to speculation, and to fraud, scams, money laundering, and such. Though as can be problematic for scammers longer-term, it also requires pristine operational security, as the activity log is inherently public.

Previous threads:

• Could my iPhone have been compromised by … - Apple Community
• Recieved a spam email from myself - Apple Community
• You've been hacked "Hello pervert" Email - Apple Community

Background from a tech reporter:

• https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/09/sextortion-scams-now-include-photos-of-your-home/
• https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/08/the-year-targeted-phishing-went-mainstream/

TOTAL SCAM. They don't know ANYTHING about your browsing history. They don't know your colleagues for Friends. They can do NOTHING to you. But they are hoping you're dumb enough to pay their ransom, which would be a great pay day for the scum.

Ignore it. Delete it. Block him. Move on with your life as you've nothing to fear.

Hello~ Yes…it’s a scam. In addition to the excellent information posted by *MrHoffman* click on below and review…

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

~Katana-San~

Delete that email and nothing will happen. This is a scam. The author of that email wants you to believe that s/he has information on you that can be shared with the members of your contact list. The author will also ask for a ransom fee. The easiest way to deal with this scam is to delete the email. Nothing will happen. Your contacts are not comprised and the author has nothing on you.

Axel F.

I would block the sender, and report as spam.

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/files/sextortion-scams-infographic.pdf