What Is A Sextortion Email And How Can I Protect Myself From It?

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Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:25:22 +0000

What exactly is a sextortion email scam, and how does it typically work? I’ve been receiving some suspicious emails claiming to have access to my accounts and threatening to release personal footage unless I pay Bitcoin - how can I verify if these threats are real or just bluffing, and what steps should I take to protect myself if this is indeed a scam?

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