A Norfolk man received an email from a scam artist who claimed they had hacked their computer and all of their passwords.
NORFOLK COUNTY - Norfolk OPP are warning the public after a local resident was targeted with an extortion scam.
Police say the victim received an email on Friday from a unknown user demanding money. The scammer claimed that they had hacked their account in were in possession of all their passwords. The email also indicated that they were aware of the adult websites that were visited by the male victim and if $1,200 dollars in bitcoin was not forwarded, pictures and video of the adult pornography sites visited would be forwarded to everyone in his contact list.
No money was forwarded and no personal information was provided. The victim realized that this was a scam trying to extort money and immediately contacted police after receiving the email. These types of messages are commonly known as scareware and are designed to create anxiety and complete shock for the computer owner resulting in the owner sending money
Tips to protect yourself:
- Never download anti-virus software from a pop-up or link sent to you through an e-mail.
- Update your anti-virus software often and scan your computer for viruses regularly.
- Don't click on links or attachments in e-mails sent to you by someone you don't know.
- Turn on your browser's pop-up blocking feature.
- Never click on a pop up that claims your computer has a virus.
If you received an email message, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca.

Drugs and Weapons Seized in Woodstock
Suspicious Person Call Comes to Oxford OPP
Collaboration has Come to Tillsonburg
Tourism Innovation Grant Recipients Annouced
Ingersoll Choral Society Presents: Hope Blooms Spring Benefit
Gems and Java Fundraising Total Revealed!
Hate-Motivated Assault Leads to Charges
New Deal for Caressant Care Employees
Interview with the Warden - April 23rd, 2026
Smile Cooking Season Approaching!
John Deere UTV Stolen in Teeterville
County Presents Oxford Stewardship Award for 2025
Successful Start to Green Bin Program
Indecent Act in Paris Results in Charges
Collision Leads to a Charge in Norwich
Potters Field Project Receives Award
PJHL Playoff Recap - April 21st
WCI to Host Concert for the Cure this Friday
Attention Bookworms; Oxford Reads is Back!
Replica Spitfire Heading to Tillsonburg
Comments
Add a comment