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Vancouver Police warn of email scam involving request for Bitcoin

Vancouver Police warn of email scam involving request for Bitcoin.

By Clark County Today · December 26, 2024
Vancouver Police warn of email scam involving request for Bitcoin
Vancouver Police warn of email scam involving request for Bitcoin.
Vancouver Police warn of email scam involving request for Bitcoin.
Vancouver Police warn of email scam involving request for Bitcoin.

The email alleges the sender has the ability to view your computer's files, camera, and full access through Malware that was installed

The Vancouver Police Department would like the public to know there is a current scam being sent through email regarding extorting persons for Bitcoin.  

The email alleges the sender has the ability to view your computer's files, camera, and full access through Malware that was installed.  The email is quite lengthy regarding threats of harming the recipient's reputation.  

Please do not follow the instructions or click the link sending any form of payment.  Please notify your local authorities if you receive this form of an email scam.

Information provided by the Vancouver Police Department.

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