Which of the following statements with reference to extortion is true?

a. It is a crime even if the extortion message is only sent but not received.
b. The words "pay up or else" are insufficient to constitute extortion.
c. It is a crime even if the extortion message is sent either unwillingly or without the knowledge of the sender.
d. An extortionate threat made to another in jest is not extortion.

a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct.
b. Incorrect.
c. Incorrect.
d. Incorrect.

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