Extortion Over Lost Cell Phone

This is a video of a real extortion case where two guys tried to get $100 in exchange for returning a lost cell phone.

Beware – Losing Cell Phone Can Lead To Extortion

I keep coming across stories where people find lost items and try to cash in by demanding money for its return.  If you find a missing item, like a cell phone, it is illegal to demand cash from the owner in order for its return.
There’s a little law on the books called extortion. I don’t [...]