{"id":428029,"date":"2023-11-27T23:15:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gearrice.com\/update\/the-hitman-or-pimp-fraud-the-new-and-dangerous-scam-that-is-increasingly-common-on-porn-sites\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T15:54:21","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T10:24:21","slug":"the-hitman-or-pimp-fraud-the-new-and-dangerous-scam-that-is-increasingly-common-on-porn-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imageantra.com\/the-hitman-or-pimp-fraud-the-new-and-dangerous-scam-that-is-increasingly-common-on-porn-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"The hitman or pimp fraud, the new and dangerous scam that is increasingly common on porn sites"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A disturbing new scam is gaining ground, especially on adult content websites. Known as the hitman or pimp fraud<\/strong>this scam involves a complex plot of extortion and fear. <\/p>\n
According to information provided by the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE), this phenomenon is on the rise, being a clear example of how cybercriminals exploit human vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n
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The affected receive a message on WhatsApp from an unknown number<\/strong>. The sender claims to be a pimp or a hitman, accuses him of having caused problems for a female companion and demands a considerable sum of money to avoid “serious consequences.” <\/p>\n
These threats are accompanied by graphic images and videos of extreme violence to intensify fear. They are very effective.<\/p>\n
Cybercriminals steal data on dating or pornography sites<\/h2>\n