This phishing email is known as Sextortion. Sextortion occurs when individuals claim to hold sensitive or revealing information on a target that they will threaten to release unless they receive payment in crypto.
What to do next?
If you have received this email, or an email like this, these are the best steps to take:
- Stop all contact and do not pay the blackmailer or give them more money or intimate content.
- If you feel like there is any sort of compromise to your account, change your passwords
- Tell someone you trust, such as a friend, family member, or a Pastor – they can usually help you think clearly and fix things if you’re feeling overwhelmed. You can also contact a 24/7 helpline, where there are people ready to listen and help.
- If you received an email like this, and you are feeling convicted because you live in a reality that an attacker may have seen you do this, or could have accessed inappropriate photos or videos that you have taken of yourself for a special someone or the content you are viewing is not clean, I want you to know, you do not have to live in shame. We all do stuff, have a past, and can move forward. Jesus loves you and does not want you to live in shame. Please reach out. Our team is willing to pray for you and help you walk through a process to recovery, with no judgment.
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