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Sextortion scams evolve with Google Maps images to intimidate victims

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How the scam works

 

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How do scammers know your location?

 

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Protect your privacy: Blur your house on Google Maps

 

4 additional steps to stay protected from sextortion scams

1) Be cautious with personal information:

 

 

3) Change passwords: If the email includes a password, make sure you are not using it anymore, and if you are, change it as soon as possible.

 

 

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Kurt’s key takeaway

Have you ever encountered a similar scam or any other type of scam? How did you handle it? Let us know in the comments below.

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7 comments

Timothy D. September 17, 2024 - 6:21 am
This is a great tip. I received this exact same email with the letter yesterday. Although I suspected it was just a scam I opened my daily email from Kurt to see it right in front of me. Thanks Kurt!
Kiel B. September 17, 2024 - 6:29 am
Did not see "Report a Problem" on the Google Maps page showing the photo of my home.
Kurt Knutsson September 17, 2024 - 7:01 pm
Hi Kiel, looking on a web browser, their "Report a Problem" is super small in the very bottom right hand corner of the browser. We're sure they don't want you to notice this.
Penny K September 17, 2024 - 9:24 am
Over about a week's time, I got 4 text messages saying that Fidelity had received a request for money and wanting me to accept or decline the request by clicking on the listed site. The message read: [FIDELITY}#Attention-Required: A withdrawal-request was initiated from your account. To approve or decline, visit [spam link removed] I did not click on the site provided. I made inquiries and learned Fidelity did not send this message to me.
Richard H September 17, 2024 - 10:06 am
Yes I am receiving one of them scams now. They are saying they will release the video to all of contact list if I don’t pay. Not paying , not buying into it.
Paul H. September 22, 2024 - 5:14 am
I just received one of these scam emails. I thought it was laughable because I don't have anything I'm ashamed of and I' m an old man, lol. They also said some nonsense about " don't even think about replying to this email or I'll show up at your house at ..... Address. I replied that I'll make coffee, come on down!
R. C. September 23, 2024 - 4:14 am
Thank you for all this important info Kurt much appreciated!!!
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