How to stop Pegasus Spyware email spam?

I’ve received an email saying:


Hello pervert, I've sent this message from your iCloud mail.


I want to inform you about a very bad situation for you. However, you can benefit from it, if you will act wisely.


Have you heard of Pegasus? This is a spyware program that installs on computers and smartphones and allows hackers to monitor the activity of device owners. It provides access to your webcam, messengers, emails, call records, etc. It works well on Android, iOS, and Windows. I guess, you already figured out where I'm getting at.


It's been a few months since I installed it on all your devices because you were not quite choosy about what links to click on the internet. During this period, l've learned about all aspects of your private life, but one is of special significance to me.

what is this about ??


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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on May 24, 2024 12:14 AM

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Posted on May 24, 2024 6:45 AM

There have been multiple variations of this scam for at least two years. I especially like when it says they captured me doing naughty things on my computer's video camera. That would be literally magical since I don't have any kind of camera on my Mac.


Delete and ignore. They do not have the information about you they claim.

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May 24, 2024 9:04 PM in response to Bratz1218

Bratz1218 Said:

"Pegasus scam: I’ve received an email saying: Hello pervert, I've sent this message from your iCloud mail. I want to inform you about a very bad situation for you. However, you can benefit from it, if you will act wisely.[...]"

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Report this to Apple and Others:

Next time this happens, take forward this message to reportphishing@apple.com. You can als report it to your local Federal Government.  Overview my User Tip: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tip

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