‘Embarrassing photos’ scam making the rounds in Bucks County: police

The Brief

• A new scam involving alleged embarrassing photos is becoming more popular.

• An email is used to relay that your data has been falsely compromised.

• The sender will ask for Bitcoin as payment.

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – Police are warning residents to beware of a new scam popping up in a Bucks County township.

The email extortion appears to target victims using embarrassment, and is reportedly becoming more popular.

What we know

Here’s what to look out for:

• An email containing your name, address and phone number

• Claims that malware has been installed on your computer, revealing embarrassing photos

• Request for Bitcoin in return for not posting the alleged photos

“This is a scam. Have no fear, your computer and data were not compromised,” Doylestown Township Police Department said.

What you can do

If you come across any suspicious emails, or have any questions, police urge you to contact them.

The Source

Information from this article was provided by the Doylestown Township Police Department.