The scammers know your password! The zipper trout email scam

I recently received several scam emails following the same pattern; they know my password and they want money to stop them releasing compromising videos. Following a number of data leaks over the years, scammers have got access to old passwords, phone numbers and much more. Rest assured, they do not have the videos they claim to have and the passwords they do have are very old. In this video, I read some of the funniest emails I've received.
Check if your data has been leaked: haveibeenpwned...
#PasswordScam #Sextortion #ZipperTrout
Example email:
XXXXXX is your pass. Lets get straight to point. You do not know me and you're probably wondering why you're getting this e-mail? No one has compensated me to check you.
Well, I actually setup a software on the naughty vids (pornographic material) site and you know what, you visited this website to have fun (you know what I mean). While you were watching videos, your web browser began working as a Remote Desktop with a keylogger which provided me with access to your screen and also web camera. Immediately after that, my software program obtained every one of your contacts from your Messenger, FB, and emailaccount. Next I made a video. First part shows the video you were watching (you have a fine taste haha . . .), and 2nd part displays the view of your cam, & it is you.
You will have a pair of alternatives. We should review these solutions in aspects:
First choice is to just ignore this e mail. Then, I most certainly will send out your very own video recording to each one of your contacts and thus just consider about the embarrassment yo u will see. Or if you are in an affair, how it is going to affect?
2nd solution should be to compensate me $7000. We will think of it as a donation. As a consequence, I most certainly will instantly erase your videotape. You can carry on daily life like this never took place and you surely will never hear back again from me.
You will make the payment through Bitcoin (if you don't know this, search for "how to buy bitcoin" in Google).
BTC Address to send to: x x x x x x
[CASE SENSITIVE so copy and paste it]
If you have been thinking about going to the authorities, good, this e-mail cannot be traced back to me. I have dealt with my moves. I am also not trying to charge you a lot, I simply prefer to be compensated.
You have one day in order to make the payment. I have a special pixel in this mail, and right now I know that you have read through this message. If I do not get the BitCoins, I definitely will send your video to all of your contacts including family members, colleagues, and many others. Nonetheless, if I receive the payment, I will destroy the recording right away. If you want to have proof, reply with Yes and I will certainly send your video recording to your 9 contacts. This is a nonnegotiable offer, that being said don't waste mine time and yours by responding to this mail.
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[@lazaryanya9407]

If I had to choose between paying $1 in extortion or having the whole planet have a video of me pleasuring myself, I choose the later. I apologize to anyone who gets to see such a video but I am keeping my dollar.

[@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews]

Interesting choice!

[@iguiste23]

Lol my mates would laugh and be like oh year u roudy bugger last Friday did you lmao. ;)

[@danielfallas4825]

Smart choice yeah don’t pay up the money once you do not only do you loose money you loose power because they’ll ask for more and will threaten to post inappropriate videos or images unless you do, it takes courage but just ignore the message, or block the person delete data, and perhaps inform your friends and family, consider also reporting it to the fbi

[@binliu9429]

holy shoot, they only extorted $1? they asked me for $2700, you must watch some pretty tame stuff

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

😂😂😂 I’m with you on that, imagine someone replying who I’m ‘acts’ in those movies replies and says go for it 😂

[@manugogo2]

Hi, I've been getting the first one you mentioned for the last 5 months. I must admit I've been a bit shocked by them, I have no idea what to do about it. The writer said he had put a RDP on my computer. I went to youtube for advice and came up with you. Thank you so much for your video, you have made me feel much better now it has been explained. Please keep up your good work helping people.

[@jeffwalker7185]

I love getting these emails - they are hilarious. One even said after I paid, he would delete what they had recorded as a 'hacker honour' - as if blackmailers have any honour at all. Their software must have x-ray capacity as I make a point of having a piece of tape over the camera on my laptop at all times and I don't visit porn sites. At best, they would get pictures of me watching cat videos.

[@alexahinrichs8793]

I just got an email like that today, and I was very concerned. They asked me for $1,900 and I have 24 hours. 😒 I don't watch porn and I don't have a webcam.

[@alexahinrichs8793]

@@swastikkashyap8g551 what I did was just ignored them. They are just trying to scare you. Don't respond the email tho.

[@Leo-yf5bx]

same, they asked me for $1009, but isn't the webcam also the front phone cam?

[@binliu9429]

hah! they asked me for 2,700, this must mean I watch quality content

[@alexahinrichs8793]

@Jarvz Kanxcell I was surprised, that's it.

[@vonvella8275]

Dude this happened to me a few days ago! Lol, old password I used to have. And literally, whatever they claim to have caught you doing, it’s normal. It’s just people doing people stuff. What’s not normal is trying to scam through a bad attempted blackmail. Did spook me a bit because of the old password though, so I give them that.

[@christopherkhan1809]

I got 2 emails, one on each of my email addresses. Actually, the first one you read was the one that had me really scared (it was also what happened to me). So I panicked but quickly went around the Internet and searched for stuff. Regardless, changed all my passwords and stuff. Then, I decided to go on KZbin to see if it had anyone who also had to deal with a similar situation. Then I found you. Thank you for relieving so much stress off of me. I was in the middle of studying for my finals which I have in a couple of days and this made me panic so much I couldn't focus.

[@ueteuete1393]

Don't even open their emails bc they could use a malware things and etc to get controll or affect your device

[@jukka5648]

This video has saved many people from many sleeples nights :D And you know why i found it :DD

[@mackomodunbi7203]

You are right!!

[@blue_sky_drg1785]

woo-hoo I'm new

[@gamillusion_7109]

Dude you actually saved me from a panic attack next time I'll surely be more couscous

[@squash812]

I got one too. I got so scared when it had my password

[@careyconley4690]

An admission of your naughty surfing activities.

[@G4gurlz]

I got one April 14,2020 but it was an old password they said they had and it was a Facebook password that I had deleted about 7 years ago

[@rubenbernal6591]

I received the same email 2 times but different email addresses. Asking for different amounts.

[@vijayquessou8866]

@@rubenbernal6591 same

[@chengyauye4991]

I got one with the title "SAVE YOURSELF" LOL

[@chengyauye4991]

@OutOfThisWorld1013 haha gues what I did, send some virus to them lol, they're not the only hacker around here. Hope he like my presents

[@zzzzzzzzzz7412]

I got that too i was shook at first

[@alexcrawford6162]

I had one recently (supposedly from my own email address) stating there was a Trojan horse virus on my computer and gave me an old password as proof, needless to say I had a laugh and ignored it. It did remind me to change some old passwords though, so really it did me a favour.

[@RS_SHORTS10]

Excat same situation today happend to me

[@RS_SHORTS10]

What do i do

[@RS_SHORTS10]

Did they reply back to u

[@alexcrawford6162]

@@RS_SHORTS10 no of course they never replied

[@steventhompson2511]

Had 2 similar emails. The lengths these scammers go to jheez! And it's sad to hear of the few percentage of people who fell for this scam. Scumbags

[@bhandary_chirag]

Damn I received an exact Same Email word by word . Thanks for saving my anxiety man.

[@thatguy0308]

just got this a few minutes ago, had to look more into this. thank you

[@itprivatepls7535]

Same todayyy

[@RustySpoons6490]

Same, today... freaked me out.

[@cslocker2697]

Was looking for a flight simulator alpha key and found this exact email in my spam folder. Saved my night bloody hell

[@EternalNightMare89]

Thanks a lot man! I just received one today! i really hope nothing happens, judging by your amazing comments...

[@moyosoreakinbisola5579]

Hello did anything happen please?

[@trevsvlogs6330]

I got one yesterday saying almost the same exact thing telling me they will send a video out to all my contacts and what not and I have up to 24 hours to pay up lol I just deleted the email lol

[@taroseren]

Trevs Vlogs happened to me too. Did anything happened to you? I’m a bit scared

[@cricketshorty1809]

@@taroseren completely restore your computer to manufactures state O_O and dont fucking use a web cam anymore i dont have one cause i knew hackers when i was young (not too many years back) they were teenagers and knew how to hack so im smart with what i do.

[@taroseren]

cricket shorty I don’t have a webcam, I reset my laptop. Nothing happened, pretty sure they were just trying to scam me.

[@trapstarz209]

The same for me too🤣🤣🤣

[@judeaberdeen6848]

@@taroseren told me to send them $3000. Was going to email them saying I'm broke and send the vids I want to see my friends reaction but decided against it. Never got another email from them and no one said they got any videos.

[@shelinashelly722]

Thank you so much for letting us know the matter, Sir. We all will be grateful to you.

[@hohohohoho262]

6000!? Your sir must certainly have had an interesting collection! I only got an email asking for $1900....

[@17alexandrita]

Song me too

[@girrontv1939]

that's the funniest video I've seen for a long while. Mr T Trout

[@TikiShootah]

email says it has my webcam footage...yet I own no webcam.

[@lindavo888]

😂😂😂😂😂 hilarious! Bloody scammers! I was recently scammed too so thanks for sharing!

[@Eazythoughtss]

you released my stress thanks edit: you are funny

[@RobinHullBuilds]

OMG! My zipper trout has been compromised!

[@falloutcosplay8802]

Just recently went through my emails and found something similar to this any suggestions for help I can't lose this email considering it has photos of a loved one who's just recently passed away

[@Zallysebechjensen]

I absolutly love your videos mate, keep up the good work.

[@arniespace]

I got the same exact email, (the first one) word for word. He had my password for LinkdIn, which I had not used for 10 years. He was demanding a "contribution" of over 9 grand in my case. I ignored it, and Piff, nothing happened.

[@peakrider4886]

Thanks Dr Jake. If it wasn't for your superb videos highlighting these scams my Saturday would be significantly less interesting. You don't see this on Watchdog. But it would be mildly amusing to see them read out the emails on TV informing us of these scams.

[@TheRosigirl]

just got an email like this today and went straight to bitcoin abuse to report and to youtube to check my next steps! tnks for your help

[@StrangerE0ns]

What about smurf pornography?

[@Thestoryinthesounds]

Nice profile pic

[@docsmithdc]

I got a similar E mail today.Glad i found you.I admit I wasn't too worried .I even thought it might be mechanical.Your video is calming and reassuring.AT MY AGE A LITTLE SCANDAL WOULD BE FLATTERING and all of my best friends are dead.

[@georgef822]

I got one from the address @saveme asking for 600 bitcoins 😂😂. Saying he had recorded me. He also had an old password as well.

[@t.0546]

Smae

[@backyardgreenery7577]

lol 600 bitcoins???? i would do all that shit they say they have on me willingly for 1 bitcoin :))

[@alexahinrichs8793]

I got one from @laviniejeans. Just today.

[@LoydiCarrion]

i just got 5 emails like this today, was so scared thanks for the video

[@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews]

Glad I could help

[@chrisacevedo4403]

What if they say they have a video of you and they will send it to everyone you know you have 24 hours to send money and your not even 18

[@jodiv2928]

I just got the first scam you read just yesterday... Showed my husband he said if he could he would email him and say make sure he got a copy lol

[@josewilly9054]

Thank you so much I got this email yesterday and it scared me. Came to KZbin for advice and I got to your video

[@majackslelo827]

Got the same email😂😅. It’s sad

[@exjwflatearther6554]

"I recorded you" its just that i had a piece of tape blocking the camera for the last 10 years lol.

[@kerryyoung4235]

TYSM For making this video, my heart sunk the first time I read one of these but I figured out it was fake

[@Morenob1]

It almost had my password right like wtf I've changed it and downloaded Microsoft Authenicator app for my email.

[@Iennaish]

Just got it too 🤣 They put in an old password I used for some things but not anymore 😂

[@scuty6046]

same lmao

[@ausndalt1]

If you for reading. thanks for reading to me that is exactly what I needed to hear. No. I need to know the answer!!

[@Will324]

Uhhhhh whuuuut

[@77skull]

William Hill I think they had a stroke

[@Cameroon110]

Thanks for uploading this I got that email today lol thank you for uploading again .

[@BillyEscrow]

Dude you killing all the way in South Africa.definitely love your content 😂🙈🇿🇦😷I’m watching it in segments so it lasts longer.

[@George83_Thomas]

Wow $10,000! Glad you think my personal activities are worth that much!

[@anshumanshaw6913]

Today I go my mail scam section an I got one mail which says that they have my old password and I have to pay 980$ in next 48 hrs if not they will forward my pic to my contact .... after watching your video now I'm becoming tension free thanks

[@anshumanshaw6913]

@@fatimarivera8609 no now it's around 2 months but nothing happen .

[@anshumanshaw6913]

@@fatimarivera8609 yes iam change all password from everywhere

[@anshumanshaw6913]

@@fatimarivera8609 I didn't think so that they still something...it's completely spam they only use fear of people for there profit

[@anshumanshaw6913]

@@fatimarivera8609 I think so

[@ikhan317]

I got an email like this today. Thanks for clearing this up.

[@full-courtpress7345]

Hi I need advice, I received one but instead of a password it’s four digits of my dad’s credit card number. They also sent it to my iPad as I don’t have a computer. Help.

[@Yatoz]

Its still active this scam

[@EmilyDiCaprio17channel]

I got one too 😩

[@wichanaothaworn9441]

I just got it yesterday.

[@nime5698]

Got it today but my one feels extremely legit think ima send him the 940$

[@Yatoz]

@@nime5698 don't it's fucking fake it's not gonna do anything

[@EmilyDiCaprio17channel]

NimE don’t do it you’ll probably get malware on your computer

[@laketoons9646]

I love how you created a problem in to a comedy video 🤣

[@JeremyredlinuxRoberts]

Got my email today, booted up tails OS and changed all passwords then used notepad and copy paste to reenter them, funny how I got mine exactly 1 year after you made this video XD.

[@Scaleymodels]

I had the second email you shared with us a good while back now, and deleted with a laugh. Like you an old password

[@natureisbeautiful177]

i recently received an email for the first time after seeing it I was terrified but after figuring out the matter I relaxed as i explored the details

[@ReillySulser-bt3dl]

So do they really have malware in my computers, or is it just passwords and data stored on the websites i use.

[@Michelle_Schu-blacka]

To be honest, I was almost pleased when I saw this type of email for the first time. It's rare to see scammers being innovative. They were using a password that I was still using so that piqued my interest. But I don't go on p⁰rⁿ sites, I don't use Facebook or messenger, there were no contacts stored on my computer and my webcam is covered when not in use. I've tried replying to these people using temporary accounts but it always gets bounced back. I really want someone to trace these people.

[@matijajelinic9575]

Is it bad to reply to these? I was like: I’m 8! I don’t even know what master baiting is. 😂

[@StrangerE0ns]

I'm depressed. A while ago I bought the sith interceptor Lego set. It was already built, is indeed legit, and came with the two sith troopers it usually does and the box. Being a fool then because I never thought about the value of Lego sets with their boxes, I threw the box away. I then a year or two later, as in yesterday, I remembered and found out how I guess rare darth Malgus is, who came with the set, and how expensive he is complete and just by himself. I then proceeded to look at my sith interceptor, only to unfortunately discover that I got everything from the set EXCEPT Malgus. And Malgus can go from like twenty to fifty bucks, and the interceptor itself can go from like 100 to 200 bucks. I want to die.

[@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERS]

Dam you need to be ocd like I am with Lego.

[@justrusty]

So, I got a similar email; the grammar was actually pretty good with only one typo. They have fantastic malware on my computer; it can record me through a webcam that has been in a drawer for years because I've rarely used it; they have that pixel thing that tells them I read the e-mail (if they could do that wouldn't they make more money selling their incredible programming skills?), and of course, on the one hand telling me I can request proof by replying, then in the very next sentence tell me not to waste my time or theirs by replying. (So which is it? Reply or not?) Anyways, they were totally unreliable and never followed through on sending the video to five of my friends. Tiffany, Crystal, Felicia, Amber, and especially Sid were very disappointed (don't pick on Sid; he's going through a crisis of identity right now, and needs our support.) I don't know what to do. I can't get them to follow up like they promised.

[@j0hnc00]

I just got this email - second time meeting you Dr Jake, first was the breaking bad movie fiasco

[@JojosMojo20]

j0hnc00 just got mine last night

[@brickpictureproductions3077]

Have you heard of the rainbow trout scam too? It’s so menacing

[@d.l.claxton9421]

Just got one on my school account last week. The only thing that happened is that I was reminded I should change my passwords (which wasn't listed) every so often.

[@davidcristea2928]

what can I do if someone scammed me on gmail? I was logged on gmail with 3 accounts... Can the scammer access them without a password?

[@roaenokesyzlak7828]

i absolutely love your terrific ask sass-back. Keep it up meboy

[@peroduanippa]

I had three of these scam emails, they were a couple of years ago within a few weeks of each other, I knew it was a scam but I've covered up my camera since then just in case. I'm sure your video will have helped many people, there will be some people that would top themselves over it.

[@chrisl.arthur3072]

Thanks for this video man. I received several of these stupid ass emails and they don't phase me at all.

[@BJKAdventures22]

3 years later and they're trying this on Australia 🇦🇺 thanks for the vid I'll have to delete smurf porn history 🤣🤣🤣

[@imperatoriacustodum4667]

It's funnier when you DON'T have a webcam

[@SuperSpatman]

Haha, I think the Super Arse software is translated from "backdoor" which is a computing term for secret/ alternate access to a system.

[@munkle123]

yea i got one too, also got one from paypal, and barclays bank ...not... do scammers really think we are daft enough to give them all our details

[@LouiseRichert]

I got the same email 9 moths ago. I went to the police and the say it’s a scam that they are aware of. But they told me to change password on all my social medias and also my computer. I also went so far that I put a bandage on my webcam 😂. But a few months later I change back my password to the old one I had on my computer. Now 3 days ago I got the same email from 2 different “ persons” . It’s funny tho it says in the email that the have seen me through my webcam ..? And also have my browsers for pornography, witch I don’t do 😂? So I’m not believing a shit this time I got the email.

[@LouiseRichert]

Fatima Rivera no they did not. Not that I know off. But i dont think so

[@grumpyoldgitreads2168]

I got the one of these. It's a bit weird what they seem to think I'd do in front of my pc. But I keep the lens covered anyway. Very weird emails!!

[@DavidFraser007]

Yes, they knew my password from 14 /15years ago. Fast work man!

[@ItsRhil]

I got a email and at the end there is a picture of something open that I had open on my computer idk what to do plz help

[@mremy00]

2021 and i finally received this kind of e-mail

[@esieffer]

Gosh I feel left out. All I ever get is IRS scams and Nigerians who want to deposit vast sums of money in my checking account.

[@scrawnyalien866]

When will you be reviewing water again 😂😂

[@RicardoKaka0]

I received one yesterday. I was a bit in panic kkk

[@Botzz28]

I got one of these emails jus saw it yesterday and it was from March. Same one as in the beginning of this email. Should I jus leave it alone delete and move on ? I’m starting to change my passwords as I log into different sites now

[@lolly5453]

So pleased you shared this. I received almost the exact same email over the weekend (same spelling errors and all!) and although I wasn’t worried about any embarrassing videos going out, I was a bit concerned about my password being public knowledge. Thanks for the info! I also got an email that apparently was sent from my own email account (tho not containing my password info) Am aware my email has been hacked in the past, but I’m guessing as well as updating some of my passwords it might be time to get a new email account or... doesn’t it matter?? Will I get these kinda emails either way? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@thinkpolish]

Ha ha, your video is really entertaining on top of being quite informative. I've received a number of such emails but sadly, no zipper trout in my case! As if they knew I didn't have one... :D

[@kennyblankenship3740]

Thanks Bud... I just received something similar purporting to be from my own email account. Basically the same wording was used and the same type of broken English employed. The tip was the extortionist said he had a video from my webcam. My webcam is not connected (MAC) and on my laptop that has it built in to the cover, the first thing I did when I got the computer was to put a piece of black tape over the lens. My criminal asked me for $700 USD to be sent to his bitcoin address. Can usually tell out of the U.S. cause they use the designation (USD) to make sure I understood. Idiots. All I did was change my passwords on my email accounts, something you should do regularly anyway and made copies of the email including the headers. Great video fella... thanks so much for the information.

[@richardkirk6770]

either way mate, don't give em a penny, regards from the other side of the pond.

[@abetter2morrow858]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@farmetlycode725]

I appreciate your video you saved me I almost lost hope didn't sleep for two days

[@DrJakesVeryBritishReviews]

Glad I could help

[@aamirrizwan2011]

Thank you , for your clarification. I have been receiving these emails since this pandemic started . It is annoying. how should I stop it ever to come into my inbox . Or should I just delete it or save it for references if I ever want to go to LEA. Thanks again

[@manuelkenzelmann4643]

LOL So funny, I also got these mails twice.

[@MostafaHajHassan]

I just received one but they didn't mention my password or anything to prove they hacked me... So i just ignore it?

[@meryamfouad620]

What happened after ?

[@MostafaHajHassan]

@@meryamfouad620 Nothing :)

[@MostafaHajHassan]

@@juliejulie2188 yeah nothing happened and nothing will happen. My friend received similar email 2 times and nothing happened

[@hypeddino1913]

@@juliejulie2188 by the same sender or different senders?

[@zzacrocks9542]

I have a question this guy has been sending me the exact thing he sent you and all that I knew it wasn’t real from the start but I’m getting annoyed because he won’t stop sending messages and it’s getting pretty annoying if I send message back saying I know he’s lying can he hack me through my message I sent him

[@hypeddino1913]

Why not block his address?

[@mikkel066h]

Well you can upload a pixel or a very small picture in your mail. So when some one loads it, it sends a notification that it has been loaded. (Load as in opened since emails naturally loads pictures when opened) I have used it in my own email to catch potential hackers or people snooping in my inbox.

[@SuperSpatman]

What if they have a video of you putting Lepin bricks in a box with Lego.... It's all over, Jake.

[@srinidhipadmanabhan]

People are literally idiots. Just change your password. So easy

[@Musicismylive54]

Thank you! You saved my (very worried) day!

[@shay1327]

I got an email similar to that, but this email was sent from my own email address which means that the hacker is in my account!!! Please help me

[@dire_prism]

Change your password. Now. They may or may not have access to your email account. A From: email address means nothing at all, since it's easy to fake.

[@meryamfouad620]

Adam Thompson the same case of u .... what happened later ?

[@modismik3281]

Got an email of almost the same message, but can you tell me if i don't need to be stress about it

[@Aantarr]

Hello please help! 3 days ago after receiving one of those emails i check my password on haveibeenpwnd.com and it was pwend 8 times, today i checked it again and i found out its not. What is going on? Any explanation?

[@davidcoady]

I just got the first one today

[@aqzul446]

MY EMAIL HAS A SCREENSHOT OF MY PC THOUGH PLS HELP IDK WHAT TO DO

[@richardkirk6770]

just been dealing with this and not really knowing the in's and out's i got very worried and shut down my hotmail account, because they seemed to be logging on to my account with my name, my ip address but from a different browser.....i checked with the site you mentioned and i to had my stuff gone from " imesh " and "last fm " along with 700 and odd million other poor buggers....they seem to be able to change my email passwords...

[@j_riv_23]

I wrote back to “fuck off” So in responding, was that detrimental?

[@matijajelinic9575]

One of these actually scared me so I changed my password.

[@NollywoodNamasteTV]

I will record a video exposing how you unknowingly give out your password to scammers

[@dianarivers1885]

I just got one of these. They had my Fitness Pal password! They say they have a video of me satisfying myself! OH NO! They must have caught me cheating on my diet!!! If I don't pay $1000.00 in the next 2 days, they will send this video out to all my social contacts and put everything on the web, along with the dark web where there are sick people! Gee! I'm scared now! But wait....He can help me out of this. Just send money and he'll leave me in peace, like before. I'm in Peace NOW!

[@11lives35]

if i open a scam email like this , will they be able to see if i read it .

[@littletwister]

Love it, "Zipper Trout."

[@goldengladiatortheredstone7524]

I got same email I just changed stuff with that password, the scammers thought cake videos where dirty I didn't even know how to use bitcoin anyway they are idiots