Blackmail is a situation in which you agree not to share some piece of information in exchange for money or cooperation. If you have a crime to report and go straight to the police with it, you will not be blackmailing anybody. If you are being blackmailed into withholding evidence of a crime, you can't prevent it from being blackmail. You either have to cooperate or report the crime and ask the police to protect you.
Yes it is.
Crime Photographer - 1951 Blackmail - 2.35 was released on: USA: 22 May 1952
Crime Photographer - 1951 Blackmail 2-35 was released on: USA: 22 May 1952
Blackmail is a crime.....if it is indeed blackmail you can have a chat with the police and they'll help you stop it.
Private individuals do not make or press criminal charges. Report the crime to the police. The police and the prosecuting attorneys will determine whether or not to file criminal charges.
Blackmail falls under the crime of extortion in the Philippines. The court system varies on what they consider to be blackmail and the punishment varies depending on the severity of the case.
Blackmail or Extortion
Blackmail: The crime involving threat or purpose of compelling a person to do an act against his or her will, or purpose for taking the person's money or property. By Shanaia Munroe
Its a form of extortion which is a crime, months back someone tried to blackmail David Letterman. Instead of paying Letterman went public and to the police and the guy went to jail for his scheme.
If you are being blackmailed, it is important to not give in to the demands of the blackmailer. Document any evidence of the blackmail and report it to the authorities. Seek support from trusted individuals and consider seeking legal advice to protect yourself.
(In the US) What is described sounds very much like "Harassment," Stalking," "Criminal Intimidation," "Threats to do Bodily Harm" and possibly the violation of several other criminal statutes. You should contact your local law enforcement agency. Without a report being filed there is no record that any of this is happening. To help yourself, only YOU can begin the process. That is extortion, not blackmail. It is a crime, and should be reported to the police.
Blackmail is illegal and can have serious consequences. It is important to seek legal advice and report the blackmail to the authorities. Do not engage in further wrongdoing by attempting to blackmail the individual back.