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If someone feels they're being extorted, it's super important to keep records and report it to the authorities; the sooner they act, the better they can tackle the issue.
Yes, even if they don't snag what they were after, trying to extort is still a crime; it’s like swinging and missing but still getting called out on the field.
If someone gets tagged for extortion, they could be looking at hefty fines and serious jail time, depending on how bad the crime was.
Anyone who tries to take something valuable through threats or fear can be hit with extortion charges, whether they're just a local tough or part of a bigger criminal gang.
Extortion doesn't always need a fist to back it up; threats or fear can be just as powerful. If someone feels scared enough to give up what they have, that's extortion.
The Hobbs Act is a federal law that targets extortion, especially when someone uses threats, violence, or fear to take something of value from another person or business.