Police warn extortion letters and emails are a scam [Video]

A new scam is being reported in communities across the country.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre shared a photo of one of the extortion letters on Friday.

The writer accuses the victim of visiting adult websites and, as a result, they were able to gain access to the victim’s computer.

“I can look at everything on your display, flick on your camera and mic, and you wouldn’t even notice,” it reads. “Oh, and I’ve got access to all your emails, contacts and social media accounts too.”

They also state that they have incriminating images and video of the victim and they’re prepared to share them if they don’t pay the ransom.

“With simply a single click, I can send this filth to every single [one] of your contacts,” the letter claims.

It directs the reader to send $2,000 USD to a Bitcoin account.

The writer insists that once the money is …