The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is warning residents of an extortion scheme involving mailed Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and a ransom note.

In the last 24 hours, law enforcement in Natrona County has received at least two reports of this scheme targeting residents, with additional reports made around the state of Wyoming.

The mailed letters contain several identical identifying factors:

● Mailed using a Canadian postal stamp (see pictures below).

● Claims you clicked a suspicious internet link that provided the hackers access.

● Alleges illegal images were planted on your devices.

● Uses threats of police involvement to scare you.

● Demands money within 36 hours.

● Includes a URL and QR code for Bitcoin, Coinbase, or

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