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Darknet drama: Market admin blackmails buyers, threatens police exposure for ransom

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TLDR:

  • An administrator of a darknet market is threatening to expose users’ identities to law enforcement unless they pay a ransom.
  • The admin has collected a large amount of sensitive data and is demanding payment to prevent its release.

In a shocking development, the admin of the Incognito Market on the darknet has issued a threat to its users, demanding a ransom or else their identities will be exposed to the authorities. The admin has collected data such as private messages and transaction information, and is now using this information to extort users. This incident highlights the risks associated with darknet markets, where administrators can compromise the anonymity promised to users. The community is advised to be cautious and not engage with the demands, as paying the ransom does not guarantee safety.

This escalating situation is being closely watched within the darknet community, with many hoping for a resolution that does not involve mass exposure or successful extortion.

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