I saw it that you thought because the owners were sleazy people capable of lying for profit, we shouldn't trust the lists. I get that isn't what you meant, now.
Just to follow up on this: I currently have 14 emails in my spam folder trying to blackmail me, all claim to have my contact information from Facebook (not possible, my permissions there have been locked down since certain trolling events last year) and say they will tell everyone about my cheating ways if I don't send bitcoin to an address supposedly created specifically for me (but most of these mails have several explicit recipients, and don't give my name so presumably we're all targets). Most are asking for 1 bitcoin, which is around $240.
Since I'm divorced and never actually signed up for Ashley Madison (I assume somebody did it to hassle me over something I did that pissed them off), I don't give a rat fuck. But I imagine that some people are actually biting, since they keep coming. This one is typical:
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Unfortunately your data was leaked in the recent hacking of Ashley Madison and I know have your information. I have also used your user profile to find your Facebook page, using this I can now message all of your friends and family members.
If you would like to prevent me from sharing this dirt info with all of your friends and family members (and perhaps even your employers too?) then you need to send 1 bitcoin to the following BTC address.
Bitcoin Address: [...]
You may be wondering why should you and what will prevent other people from doing the same, in short you now know to change your privacy settings in Facebook so no one can view your friends/family list. So go ahead and update that now (I have a copy if you dont pay) to stop any future emails like this.
You can buy bitcoin using online exchanges easily. If the bitcoin is not paid within 3 days then my system will automatically message all of your friends and family members. The bitcoin address is unique to you.
Consider how expensive a divorce lawyer is. If you are no longer in a committed relationship then think about how this will affect your social standing amongst family and friends. What will your friends and family think about you?
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