Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Disturbing Social Media Extortion Scheme

Jamarcus Mosley hacked into victims' accounts and threatened to release private images if they didn't comply with his demands

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:20pm

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A 22-year-old man from Mobile, Alabama named Jamarcus Mosley has pleaded guilty to a disturbing social media extortion scheme that targeted hundreds of young victims, including minors, over a three-year period. Mosley would hack into victims' social media accounts, steal private and intimate images and videos, and then threaten to release the content unless the victims complied with his demands for money or more explicit material.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious and devastating impact that cyber exploitation and social media hacking can have on young people, especially minors. It serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that lurk online and the need for greater education and protection for vulnerable internet users.

The details

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia, Mosley used various tactics to gain access to victims' accounts, including impersonating friends and stealing recovery passcodes. He would then threaten to release the private content he had obtained unless the victims paid him money or provided more explicit material. The scheme operated from April 2022 to May 2025 and targeted teens and young adults.

  • Mosley's scheme operated from at least April 2022 to May 2025.
  • Mosley is scheduled to be sentenced on May 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The players

Jamarcus Mosley

A 22-year-old man from Mobile, Alabama who pleaded guilty to a disturbing social media extortion scheme that targeted hundreds of young victims, including minors, over a three-year period.

Theodore S. Hertzberg

The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia who described Mosley as "the dangerous online stranger who every parent fears."

Bill Westenberger

The Kennesaw Police Chief who noted the serious and devastating impact that cyber exploitation can have on young victims.

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What they’re saying

“Mosley is the dangerous online stranger who every parent fears. By exploiting the trust of teens and young adults, Mosley hacked into their accounts to steal intimate and sexually suggestive images and extort them over a three-year period. This cruel, calculated scheme is the latest reminder that everyone must exercise great care with whom they interact online.”

— Theodore S. Hertzberg, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia

“This case highlights the serious and devastating impact cyber exploitation can have on victims, especially young people. Mosley deliberately manipulated and extorted individuals during what should have been one of the safest and most secure times of their lives. It is deeply disturbing that someone would believe they could carry out such calculated and predatory acts without consequence.”

— Bill Westenberger, Kennesaw Police Chief

What’s next

Mosley is scheduled to be sentenced on May 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. before U.S. District Judge Michael L. Brown.

The takeaway

This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that young people face online and the need for greater education, awareness, and protection against cyber exploitation and social media hacking. It highlights the devastating impact these crimes can have on victims and the importance of exercising caution when interacting with strangers online.