Online Blackmail is a form of extortion where the blackmailer threatens to reveal sensitive information or photographs of the victim to the public or third-party individuals unless they are paid off.
This type of coercion can be incredibly damaging to the victim’s personal and professional life, which is why it’s important to understand what steps you can take if you become a victim yourself. In this blog post, we’ll explore the difference between blackmail and extortion, along with the legal consequences someone can face by committing such crimes.