HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – A sextortion scam is making a resurgence this year, with crooks using scare tactics to extract money from victims.
The scam has been dubbed the “Hello Pervert” scam. It starts with an email claiming the recipient has been caught visiting adult websites.
The email states that scammers have installed malware on the victim’s computer and have recorded them visiting these sites. Some emails include the recipient’s home address to make the threat seem legitimate…