Legal Question in Criminal Law in Alaska

Hello, I started chatting with a guy I thought was 18. he then told me he was 17, I'm 24. He sent me a nude pic and we kept talking because I was trying to slowly ease him away. Eventually I stopped receiving messages. Then tonight his dad called pretty upset about the incident. I refused my name and acted as if I didn't know him. Should I be worried about this incident. We are in two states, I'm in AL, he's in Georgia.

Asked on 4/28/15, 12:32 am

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Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

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Did the father demand money? I've heard several stories like that, and they sound like scams to me. After all, a father who was genuinely upset about something like this likely would not let it go in exchange for a quick payment.

The "son" may really be over 18. The photo might not really be him. The person in the photo might be over 18, whether it's the "son" or not. And the "father" may not be who he says he is.

I'm not saying this really is a scam. It might be exactly what it looks like. And I suppose there is some risk you could be prosecuted, though that depends on additional facts. (Did you ask for the photo? Had you already heard that the "son" was underage? Did you delete the photo? If so, when? What sort of things did you say after he told you he was 17?) Whatever you do, proceed with caution.

Good luck.

Answered on 4/28/15, 12:25 pm

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