Internet whiz kid?

Mike AI · 10-18-2003

http://gainesvillesun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...LOCAL/210110317

Gainesville teenager used an Internet conversation with an adult and some naked photographs to blackmail the man for hundreds of dollars, police say.

The 16-year-old, arrested Thursday, is charged with extortion in a case that stems from a March conversation over the Internet, the Gainesville Police Department reported.

The teenager is accused of asking for nude photos of a 26-year-old Maryland man. After the adult e-mailed the photos, the teen told the man his true age and threatened him, saying if he didn't send money the police would be notified.

Based on e-mails investigators reviewed, Detective Jorge Campos said it appeared the man did not know he was dealing with a juvenile. He only would have faced criminal action if he had knowingly sent the pictures to a minor.

The case, Campos said, is unique since it involves an adult victim and alleged juvenile culprit.

Generally, the public hears about cases where adults have tricked children by developing computer relationships. But, he said, it matches those cases because, once again, a person offered private information to someone they met on the Internet.

"The anonymity of the Internet is where people who want to commit crimes usually hide behind," Campos said.

The blackmail continued for months through late August, police reported. In that time, the man sent about $2,500 to the teenager, who used the money to buy clothes and food, Campos said.

After weeks of paying off the teenager and threats, including that a lawyer would be contacted, the man went to police.

An undercover operation, using the man's e-mail account, led police to the teen. He was videotaped on Tuesday trying to retrieve money sent to him under the victim's name.

Campos said the case also should remind parents they need to know what their kids are doing on their computers.

"There is a lot of stuff going on online with juveniles that parents are unaware of," he said.

Campos said he did not know if there were other victims but would be reviewing the teenager's computer for additional information.

Buff · 10-18-2003

ha! Now that kid is going to grow up to be very dangerous. He's got ingenuity and enterprise and no moral compunctions!

BradShaw · 10-18-2003

Started? Hell it is still a way to make some quick $!

Winetalk.com · 10-18-2003

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Originally posted by BradShaw@Oct 18 2003, 03:17 PM
Started? Hell it is still a way to make some quick $!

yeap...but in reverse...

People offer ME money to stop sending them my nekkid pics...

Peaches · 10-18-2003

Why is it MY smart kid can't come up with clever ways to make money.

Trev · 10-19-2003

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Originally posted by Peaches@Oct 18 2003, 10:36 PM
Why is it MY smart kid can't come up with clever ways to make money.

because I've told him I'm not paying a thing and he can show the pics to anyone he wants

KevinG · 10-19-2003

That's a good article. You guys crack me up.

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Mike AI Administrator Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 11,618	http://gainesvillesun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...LOCAL/210110317 Gainesville teenager used an Internet conversation with an adult and some naked photographs to blackmail the man for hundreds of dollars, police say. The 16-year-old, arrested Thursday, is charged with extortion in a case that stems from a March conversation over the Internet, the Gainesville Police Department reported. The teenager is accused of asking for nude photos of a 26-year-old Maryland man. After the adult e-mailed the photos, the teen told the man his true age and threatened him, saying if he didn't send money the police would be notified. Based on e-mails investigators reviewed, Detective Jorge Campos said it appeared the man did not know he was dealing with a juvenile. He only would have faced criminal action if he had knowingly sent the pictures to a minor. The case, Campos said, is unique since it involves an adult victim and alleged juvenile culprit. Generally, the public hears about cases where adults have tricked children by developing computer relationships. But, he said, it matches those cases because, once again, a person offered private information to someone they met on the Internet. "The anonymity of the Internet is where people who want to commit crimes usually hide behind," Campos said. The blackmail continued for months through late August, police reported. In that time, the man sent about $2,500 to the teenager, who used the money to buy clothes and food, Campos said. After weeks of paying off the teenager and threats, including that a lawyer would be contacted, the man went to police. An undercover operation, using the man's e-mail account, led police to the teen. He was videotaped on Tuesday trying to retrieve money sent to him under the victim's name. Campos said the case also should remind parents they need to know what their kids are doing on their computers. "There is a lot of stuff going on online with juveniles that parents are unaware of," he said. Campos said he did not know if there were other victims but would be reviewing the teenager's computer for additional information. __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!

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Buff Members Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,561	ha! Now that kid is going to grow up to be very dangerous. He's got ingenuity and enterprise and no moral compunctions! __________________

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BradShaw Members Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,216	Started? Hell it is still a way to make some quick $! __________________ please report me to the IRS and get reward

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KevinG Members Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA Posts: 654	That's a good article. You guys crack me up. __________________ I am available for Consulting, Design, Traffic, Marketing and SEO for adult and mainstream. Contact: kevin@kevingodbee.com ICQ: 271-024-660 Web 3.0 Internet Consulting