ransom demand
Pay or else
A ransom demand is a formal communication requiring payment in exchange for releasing a captive, returning stolen property, or not carrying out a threat.
Kidnappers issue ransom demands for hostages; hackers issue them after encrypting computer systems: The ransomware displayed a ransom demand for two bitcoin.
The demand typically specifies amount, payment method, and deadline.
- kidnappingUnlawful seizure of person
- ultimatumNon-negotiable final terms
- blackmailCoercion through damaging threats
- hostage-takingSeizing persons for demands
- extortionObtaining through threats
proof of life · abduction · or else · negotiator · counteroffer · high stakes · bargaining · Stockholm syndrome · fear · burner phone · cold call · drop-off · deadline · tick tock · leverage · cryptocurrency · hostage situation · million
- aviation threatshijacking, skyjacking, bomb threat, terrorism, explosive
- TV drama tropesto be continued, plot twist, suspense, season finale, cliffhanger
- hijackingskyjacking, plane hijacking, carjacking, bus hijacking, ship hijacking
- speech crimesdefamation, libel, slander, hate speech, incitement
ransom demandnegotiation
Discussion seeking mutual accord
mutual agreement · compromise · mediation · open dialogue · request
ransom demandfair trade
Equitable exchange between parties
gift · donation · charitable contribution · barter · tip
ransom demandamnesty
Group pardon from authorities
clemency · rescue · liberation · emancipation · voluntary surrender