How to remove This Is Not A Formal Email Scam

Complete guide to delete This Is Not A Formal Email Scam

This Is Not A Formal Email Scam is a spam email and a part of spam campaign – a large scale operation during which thousands of spam emails are designed and delivered. It is sextortion based email – a model where the letter senders proclaim to have a compromised video of the recipient and threaten them to publicize it unless they are paid. It must be emphasized that the information provided on such emails –is not true. Most important, there does not exist any recording of you. So, you can ignore This Is Not A Formal Email Scam.

The This Is Not A Formal Email Scam makes a false claim that the system was infected by scammers’ malware a month prior. The imaginary allowed them to make recording via the devices’ camera and microphones, key-logging, self-updating, sending files and providing access to the local networks. They also claim that they have obtained the recipients’ browsing history, contact lists, geo-locations and other valuable data. They crux of the scam is a bogus claim that a compromised video of the users’ watching porn has been recorded. The scam instructs them to pay 1650 in Bitcoin – to prevent the non-existing video from being sent to contacts.

As mentioned earlier in the introduction, This Is Not A Formal Email Scam is a scam and none of the threats can be carried out by the scammers. You are strongly advised to disregard this email and any other similar to it. Such deceptive letters can disguise and make likewise varied claims – in order to generate revenue. These emails could be phishing ones designed to ex-filtrate personal and sensitive data and can be malware proliferation ones that are designed to spread Trojan or Ransomware type infection. Due to how these widespread spam mails is, it is strongly recommended to exercise caution with incoming mails.

How did spam emails cause system infection?

Spam emails spread malware via the virulent files in them. These files can be attached to the emails and/or the letters contain website links of it. These files are usually in various formats including Microsoft Office and PDF documents, archives (ZIP, RAR, etc.), executables (.exe, .run, etc.), JavaScript, and so forth. When the files are executed, run, or otherwise opened – the infection process is jumpstarted. For example, Microsoft Office documents cause system infections by executing malicious macros commands. This process is automatic in Microsoft Office version released before 2010. Newer versions have protective view mode to prevent immediate execute of macros. Instead, the users are asked to such permissions all the time.

Full text presented in This Is Not A Formal Email Scam page:

Subject: Cooperation Offer

Hey!

As you can see, this is not a formal email, and unfortunately, it does not mean anything good for you.

BUT do not despair, it is not critical. I am going to explain to you everything right now.

I have access to your electronic devices, which are the part of the local network you regularly use.

I have been tracking your activity for the last few months.

How did that happen?

You visited some hacked adult websites with Exploit, and your device was exposed to my malicious software (I bought it in Darknet from specialists in this field).

This is a very complex software, operating as Trojan Horse. It updates regularly, and your antivirus can not detect it.

The program has a keylogger; it can turn your camera and microphone on and off, send files and provide access to your local network.

It took me some time to get access to the information from other devices, and as of now,

I have all your contacts with conversations, info about your locations, what you like, your favourite websites, etc.

Just recently, I came up with an awesome idea to create the video where you cum in one part of the screen, while the video was simultaneously playing on another screen. That was fun!

Rest assured that I can easily send this video to all your contacts with a couple clicks, and I assume that you would like to prevent this scenario.

With that in mind, here is my proposal:

Transfer the amount equivalent to 1650 USD to my Bitcoin wallet, and I will forget about the entire thing. I will also delete all data and videos permanently.

In my opinion, this is a somewhat modest price for my work.

If you don’t know how to use Bitcoins, search it in Bing or Google ‘how can I purchase Bitcoins’ or other stuff like that.

My Bitcoin wallet: 1Cg1X5xS6wkLqPksNcsVzm41Mf24PsrE1

You have 55 hours to reply and you should also bear the following in mind:

It makes no sense to reply me – the address has been generated automatically.

It makes no sense to complain either, since the letter along with my Bitcoin wallet cannot be tracked.

Everything has been orchestrated precisely.

If I ever detect that you mentioned anything about this letter to anyone – the video will be immediately shared, and your contacts will be the first to receive it.

Following that, the video will be posted on the web!

Remember! Time tracking will start as soon as you open this email, I am monitoring this!

Good luck and take it easy! It was just bad luck, next time please be careful.

How to prevent installation of malware?

Suspect and irrelevant emails should never be opened, especially any provided attachments or website links in them. It is recommended to use Microsoft Office versions released after 2010. However, malware can be distributed through untrustworthy downloading channels (e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders), illegal activation tools (“cracks”), and fake updates. Therefore, it is strongly advised to use only official and verified download sources. Additionally, all programs must be activated/ updated using the tools/ functions form official software developers. To ensure the device integrity and personal safety, have a dependable antivirus tool installed and updated. Also, use this tool for regular system scans and to remove any detected threats.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove This Is Not A Formal Email Scam:

Remove the related items of This Is Not A Formal Email Scam using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing This Is Not A Formal Email Scam issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (This Is Not A Formal Email Scam) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to This Is Not A Formal Email Scam removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter. In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to This Is Not A Formal Email Scam still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove This Is Not A Formal Email Scam plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”. Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in This Is Not A Formal Email Scam removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete This Is Not A Formal Email Scam (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications. Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.