Threatening emails try to exploit recipients using personal information NECN [Video]

It was a letter so disturbing and creepy, people receiving it received the email called the police.

It turned out to be a scam, cybercriminals using new technology to personalize their threats in a frightening way.

An NBC10 Boston employee received one such letter via email. It contained a photo of the front of her house.

“I know that visiting… would be a more convenient way to contact. Nice location by the way,” the letter read.

The letter had her correct name, address and phone number on it.

“I suggest you read this message carefully….cause we’re about to discuss a deal between you and me and I ain’t playing games,” the letter continued.

“That feels both really creepy and really threatening,” our producer said.

The sender claimed to have spyware on her computer, saying they had accessed her webcam and had videos of her watching porn online and appearing in …