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LIR: pmb, the password bit is rather disturbing, but it is an emerging trend. The Electronic Freedom Foundation has a good summary of the scam ...

Posted by ReluctantCynic (aka ReluctantCynic) Sep 30 '18, 12:57

And why we're seeing it more often.

Also, in addition to filing a police report, y'all might consider filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the consumer protection office with your state Attorney General.

See, e.g., ... https://www.ftc.gov/faq/consumer-protection/submit-consumer-complaint-ftc

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/07/sextortion-scam-what-do-if-you-get-latest-phishing-spam-demanding-bitcoin (www.eff.org)

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Yeah, we called the police. They showed no interest other than giving suggestions for how to deal with the computer. -- nm - pmb Sep 30, 13:10

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