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Federal authorities say the three-year cyber scheme exploited young victims by hijacking social media accounts and threatening to release private images.
A 22-year-old Mobile man has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from what prosecutors describe as a calculated online sextortion scheme that targeted hundreds of teenagers and young adults.
Jamarcus Mosley was admitted this week to computer fraud, extortion, and cyberstalking, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Authorities say that from at least April 2022 through May 2025, Mosley devised a plan to hijack Snapchat, Instagram, and other social media accounts belonging to young victims, including minors.
Prosecutors allege Mosley used deception to gain access to accounts, sometimes posing as friends to trick victims into sharing passwords or security codes. After taking control, he allegedly accessed private images and videos, then threatened to release explicit content or permanently lock victims out of their accounts unless they complied with his demands. Those demands included sending additional explicit material or money.
Court documents detail one case involving a 17-year-old Illinois girl who was persuaded to share her Snapchat “My Eyes Only” passcode, allowing Mosley to access private files. Prosecutors said he then threatened to post the material unless she created a new account to communicate with him. He also allegedly contacted other minors through compromised accounts.
Federal officials described the scheme as predatory and deeply harmful, warning parents and teens about the dangers of online strangers. Sentencing is scheduled for May 27 before U.S. District Judge Michael L. Brown. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alex R. Sistla is prosecuting the case.