Extortion occurs when someone attempts to obtain money or property by threatening to commit violence, accuse the victim of a crime, or reveal private or damaging information about the victim.

What to do if someone is extorting you?

Go to your local police station.

Since extortion typically involves threats of future violence rather than immediate violence, you should file your report in person at the police station rather than calling 911.

What does it mean when someone blackmails you?

To blackmail someone is to use secret information to get something from them, usually money. Blackmailing is a crime. Blackmail is a type of threat. ... Anyone making threats and demands in return for keeping a secret is engaged in blackmail.