Which of the Following Statements with Reference to Extortion Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements with reference to extortion is true?

• A) It is a crime even if the extortion message is only sent but not received.
• B) The words "pay up or else" are insufficient to constitute extortion.
• C) It is a crime even if the extortion message is sent either unwillingly or without the knowledge of the sender.
• D) An extortionate threat made to another in jest is not extortion.

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