Quote from: Grim Death on September 15, 2013, 07:48:52 AM

Quote from: jimmijames73 on September 15, 2013, 07:41:08 AM

Quote from: SolarWindMiningCompany on September 14, 2013, 09:50:29 PM

The individual also requested a payment of 1 BTC to keep this 'proof' to themselves.

Send them a PM simply asking: "Do you know that extortion is a felony punishable by fine or imprisonment?"

I am sure it is just some kid trying to get free bitcoin not knowing what they are doing is illegal.

I expect that they know fine well it is illegal, they probably think though that the way these forums work, especially the Scam forum where people are generally guilty until proven innocent, they would be able to get some easy money as the OP would be scared into handing over the bitcoin.

Hey Guys, thanks for your comments...

I think both of you are nearly equal on the probability that you are (at least partially) correct. But consider, when you analyze the profile you can tell that the intention was to be intimidating. The name PsychoKiller, the profile picture which is sinisterly staring you down and the hint of a threatening coldness to the message, all give me the impression of an anti-social individual. I don't think this is the first (or the last) time they have attempted this. Scammer accusations spread like wildfire in the bitcoin community and PyschoKiller knows it. Many might just pay a little something to avoid the headache or potential end to their business venture. I think this is why PsychoKiller chose such a small amount, just enough to make him/her feel good, and just enough that someone might be tempted to just pay and hope he/she goes away.