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Retired FBI Agent Reports Bitcoin Ransom Emails
Retired FBI agent says she received four bitcoin ransom emails for missing NBC anchor's mother.
In brief
Retired FBI agent says she received four bitcoin ransom emails for missing NBC anchor's mother. Retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer received four bitcoin ransom emails for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Retired FBI Agent Reports Emails
Retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer says she received four bitcoin ransom emails for missing NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother.
“I never responded to any of them. I went straight to the FBI with them.”
Email Demands Reduced
Two emails demanded 25 bitcoin, while a later message reduced the demand to 2 bitcoin.
Emails Include Personal Details
Emails contained an image of Guthrie with a shaved head, dirt on her face, and a tear running down her cheek.
Scammers Target Religious Beliefs
Scammers referenced Coffindaffer's religious beliefs, including her private email address she rarely used.
“I'm pretty religious, I'm a devout Catholic, and they certainly worked that angle in their ransom notes to me.”
Neighbor Receives Similar Message
Lauren Serpa, a neighbor of Guthrie, received a similar message in September and shared it on Facebook.
Investigation Continues
Authorities say the investigation into Guthrie's disappearance remains active with no suspects identified.
At a glance
Retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer received four bitcoin ransom emails for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother.
