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I think it's interesting that they're trying to get non-technical people who would fall for this kind of thing to buy bitcoins and then send them. Like the num
by sct202 8y ago
I think it's interesting that they're trying to get non-technical people who would fall for this kind of thing to buy bitcoins and then send them. Like the number of people who would believe this, have a thousand dollars on hand, and be able to buy and send bitcoins is probably tiny.
- ascar 8y agoIt's an optimization strategy for them between actually getting paid and not getting caught. Buying bitcoin is actually pretty easy and they help you figure it out in the email as I already commented here https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18939713 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18939713
- ceejayoz 8y agoSome of the ransomware scammers have actual customer service call centers set up. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-cyber-ransomware-idUSKCN0X917X https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-cyber-ransomware-idUS... > Some players in the booming underworld employ graphic artists, call centers and technical support to streamline payment and data recovery, according to security firms that advise businesses on hacking threats.
- throwanem 8y agoNo surprise. Rule #1 in retail is "Make it easy for the customer to give you their money."
- s3xham 8y agoMarket making at its finest! /s