Extortion is a serious crime that involves the use of force, FRAUD, or COERCION to obtain money, property, or services from another person. It is often associated with DISHONESTY, CORRUPTION, and other forms of illegal activity such as FRAUD, black mail, and GRAFT. EXACTION is the act of demanding or exacting something, usually money, from someone by force or threat. DISHONESTY is the lack of truthfulness or integrity in one's actions. COERCION is the use of threats or pressure to make someone do something against their will. CORRUPTION is the misuse of power for personal gain. FRAUD is the intentional deception of another person for financial or personal gain. BLACKMAIL is the act of threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about someone in order to extort money or other favors. GRAFT is the practice of using one's position or influence to obtain money or other benefits illegally.