THE PSNI sayS it is aware of a number of recent incidents in the Derry and Causeway Coast and Glens areas where criminals are sending victims their own passwords in a new online sextortion scam.
Police would encourage anyone who is a victim of this type of crime to contact Action Fraud and follow the advice in the link below.
https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/…/alert-cyber-criminals-s…
If you have been involved in an incident or want to protect yourself online the advice from Action Fraud is as follows:
• Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision: paying only highlights that you’re vulnerable and that you may be targeted again. The police advise that you do not pay criminals.
• Secure it: Change your password immediately and reset it on any other accounts you’ve used the same one for. Always use a strong and separate password. Whenever possible, enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
• Do not email the fraudsters back.
• Always update your anti-virus software and operating systems regularly.
• Cover your webcam when not in use.
• If you have received one of these emails and paid the fine, report it to your local police force. If you have not paid, report it as a phishing attempt to Action Fraud.
Remember: Always protect yourself online.
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