What is money extortion?

Extortion is a criminal act of taking/collecting property, money or services from an institution or individual, primarily by force. Extortion is commonly practiced by an organized criminal group. The actual obtainment of money or property is not required to commit the offense.

Can I sue someone for trying to extort me?

No. Civil extortion lawsuits are independent of criminal cases. Victims never have to file a police report. And they can still sue for their money or property.

Is it illegal to demand someone’s money?

Blackmail is a legal paradox because it does not require a threat of an illegal activity. However, it is illegal blackmail to demand money from a person in return for not revealing potentially harmful (even if true) information.

How do I report someone for extortion?

Extortion can fall under both state and federal laws. You can report this type of activity to your local police department or the FBI, depending on the crime. If you are dealing with a private matter, such as an old friend who is trying to blackmail you, local police may be able to handle this matter.

What happens if you fail to report a mandatory reporter?

If you are convicted of failure to fulfill a legal duty as a mandatory reporter, you can be fined up to $1,000 and/or sentenced to serve up to six months in jail. If you willfully prevent someone from filing a mandatory report, you can be punished by a maximum $5,000 fine, a one-year jail sentence, or both.

Do reporters ever let slip a tricky question?

Reporters can be a wily bunch. In their efforts to get to the truth, bottom of the story, real deal, or the inside skinny, they just might let slip a tricky question. If you are on the receiving end of such an inquiry, the last thing you want to let slip is a less-than-ideal answer.

What happens if you don’t report a crime?

Failing to report a crime can have serious consequences. Mandatory reporters are defined under Penal Code section 11165.7, and include over 40 different professionals, such as: Medical care professionals (doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, etc.);

What happens if a reporter presses you in an interview?

Many interviewers will likely cease this line of questioning and move on to the next thought. If a reporter presses, however, you would go back to Option No. 1. Option No. 3 – If you are not the right person to answer a given question, it’s okay to say so.