INDIANA—Indiana State Police Detectives have recently received an increase in reports of a typical email extortion scam. Each scam attempt uses similar tactics and targets a victim by including the person’s name, address, and sometimes a photograph of their home.
In the email, the scammer claims to have installed Pegasus spyware on the victim’s phone and attempts to extort money from them.
If you have been affected by this scam or any other cybercrime, please report it by visiting the website: https://www.ic3.gov/
If individuals or businesses would like more information about cybersecurity, please visit the Indiana Cybersecurity Hub at https://www.in.gov/cybersecurity/
A great resource to learn about scams, or to check a suspicious email you’ve received, visit www.ScamTracker.com operated by the Better Business Bureau.
