Next steps in extortion case - ideas?

2014-06-28 Thread Markus
Hi list, nothing operational here, but there are many smart minds on this list and people working for telcos, ISPs and law enforcement agencies, so maybe you are willing to give me some advice in the following case: There's an individual out there on the web that has been blackmailing

Re: Next steps in extortion case - ideas?

2014-06-28 Thread Roland Dobbins
On Jun 28, 2014, at 9:32 PM, Markus unive...@truemetal.org wrote: Any other recommendations? Law enforcement. -- Roland Dobbins rdobb...@arbor.net // http://www.arbornetworks.com Equo ne credite, Teucri.

Re: Next steps in extortion case - ideas?

2014-06-28 Thread Justin M. Streiner
On Sat, 28 Jun 2014, Markus wrote: nothing operational here, but there are many smart minds on this list and people working for telcos, ISPs and law enforcement agencies, so maybe you are willing to give me some advice in the following case: That individual is hiding his real identity really

Re: Next steps in extortion case - ideas?

2014-06-28 Thread Rob McEwen
On 6/28/2014 10:32 AM, Markus wrote: There's an individual out there on the web that has been blackmailing hundreds of people and companies in a specific area of business for years. You mentioned that this person resides in the US. Does he always target people outside the US? (from what you

Re: Next steps in extortion case - ideas?

2014-06-28 Thread Markus
Am 28.06.2014 15:05, schrieb Justin M. Streiner: Have you contacted your local police, or the German equivalent (the BKA?) of the United States' FBI? [...] My personal opinion is that having a PI go to the individual's house would not accomplish more than 'tipping your hand' to that person -

Re: Next steps in extortion case - ideas?

2014-06-28 Thread Markus
Am 28.06.2014 19:44, schrieb Rob McEwen: You mentioned that this person resides in the US. Does he always target people outside the US? (from what you know about him) No, he targets individuals and companies all over the world in this particular area of business. And that's another good

Re: Next steps in extortion case - ideas?

2014-06-28 Thread Markus
Am 28.06.2014 19:52, schrieb Markus: Am 28.06.2014 19:44, schrieb Rob McEwen: You mentioned that this person resides in the US. Does he always target people outside the US? (from what you know about him) No, he targets individuals and companies all over the world in this particular area of

Re: Next steps in extortion case - ideas?

2014-06-28 Thread Matthew Petach
On Sat, Jun 28, 2014 at 10:48 AM, Markus unive...@truemetal.org wrote: Am 28.06.2014 15:05, schrieb Justin M. Streiner: Have you contacted your local police, or the German equivalent (the BKA?) of the United States' FBI? [...] My personal opinion is that having a PI go to the

Re: Next steps in extortion case - ideas?

2014-06-28 Thread Rob McEwen
On 6/28/2014 1:57 PM, Markus wrote: Sorry, maybe that line wasn't clear. What I meant is: he targets anyone, everywhere, including individuals and businesses in the US. I think it will be easier/faster if a US victim pursues this with law enforcement, since, in general, legal systems often

Re: Next steps in extortion case - ideas?

2014-06-28 Thread William Herrin
On Sat, Jun 28, 2014 at 10:32 AM, Markus unive...@truemetal.org wrote: Do you think the PI route makes sense? Any other recommendations? Your feedback in general? Howdy, Some information for you to consider: 1. There are two things going on here: extortion and libel. 2. Extortion is a crime.

Re: Next steps in extortion case - ideas?

2014-06-28 Thread Bob Evans
Well, soccer game is over...so here's some information that may help. You have an interesting dilemma. But I don't think there is much you can do with law enforcement across bordersexcept operate a work around that will attract the attention of media and law enforcement. The law isn't lazy,