'China Business Journal': Discovery of Fraudsters Sending Bitcoin Extortion Emails Under False Identity, Reminder to Enterprises Not to Make Payments

Deep Tide TechFlow reports that on July 30, 'China Business Journal' issued a statement revealing that recently, fraudsters have been impersonating 'China Business Journal' and using unofficial corporate email accounts to send emails to certain enterprises. These emails falsely claim that through so-called 'undercover investigations,' they have obtained significant negative information about the enterprises and threaten to publish related 'investigative articles' unless payment (Bitcoin) is made. The official statement emphasized that all news reports strictly adhere to national laws and regulations, and interviews and communications are conducted through official channels. Such actions are suspected of constituting fraud and criminal activity. The organization is closely monitoring the situation, collecting evidence, and reserves all rights to pursue legal action. The statement reminds relevant enterprises to remain vigilant. If they receive such impersonated emails, they should not make any payments, but instead immediately preserve all evidence and report the matter to local public security authorities.