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-The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

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Criminals are increasingly attempting to extort consumers and businesses via e-mail, according to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.

The AG's office reportedly received a number of complaints, although the exact number was not released. No one reported losing money.

The scenarios always change but the common factor is a threat via e-mail.

* e-mail from unknown parties
* use of recipient's personal information (allows for higher degree of intimidation)
* allegations of visiting adult websites or other compromising situations
* threats to send video or compromising information to family, friends, coworkers or social media contacts
* e-mail allows for only a short window to pay or they will distribute the alleged activity

The AG advises people not to open e-mail or attachments from unknown senders and do not communicate with unsolicited e-mail senders. Use strong passwords and change them often.

If you are a victim of a scam, contact the AG's Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-300-1986 or at consumerhelp@state.sd.us .

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Criminals are increasingly attempting to extort consumers and businesses via e-mail, according to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley. The AG's office reportedly received a number of complaints, although the exact number was not released. No one reported losing money. The scenarios always change but the common factor is a threat via e-mail.

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-the action of robbing a person or place.
-unashamed swindling or overcharging
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-Entry into a building illegally with intent to commit a crime, especially theft
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-the action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art
-a forged or copied document, signature, banknote, or work of art.
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A person commits arson when, by means of fire or explosive, he or she knowingly:
(1) Damages any real property, or any personal property
(2) With intent to defraud an insurer, damages any property

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Action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.

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stealing of personal property.

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theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer

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