Jamarcus Mosley has pleaded guilty to computer fraud, extortion, and cyberstalking after admitting to hacking the social media accounts of hundreds of teens and young adults. According to prosecutors, Mosley accessed private images and videos from victims’ accounts and threatened to release them unless his demands were met, which included sending him sexually explicit material.
“Mosley is the dangerous online stranger who every parent fears,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. “By exploiting the trust of teens and young adults, Mosley hacked into their accounts to steal intimate and sexually suggestive images and extort them over a three-year period. This cruel, calculated scheme is the latest reminder that everyone must exercise great care with whom they interact online.”
Kennesaw Police Chief Bill Westenberger commented on the broader impact: “This case highlights the serious and devastating impact cyber exploitation can have on victims, especially young people. Mosley deliberately manipulated and extorted individuals during what should have been one of the safest and most secure times of their lives. It is deeply disturbing that someone would believe they could carry out such calculated and predatory acts without consequence.”
Court documents indicate that between April 2022 and May 2025, Mosley hijacked Snapchat, Instagram, and other social media accounts by pretending to be friends with his victims. After gaining access, he threatened to post nude images or lock users out if they did not provide further access or send additional explicit content or money.
One example cited in court involved Mosley contacting a 20-year-old woman in Kennesaw through an Instagram account posing as her high school friend. He requested a recovery passcode for her Snapchat account under false pretenses, then used it to take control of her account and obtain private images. He subsequently threatened her by stating: “I got 65 videos and [a] picture of you about to get posted.”
In another incident from December 2022, Mosley taunted an 18-year-old Florida woman by asking “Should I post these?” regarding nude photos stolen from her hacked Snapchat account. When she did not comply with his demands for more photos, he posted some of those images publicly.
Mosley also targeted a 17-year-old Illinois resident by convincing her to share a passcode that gave him complete access to her Snapchat’s private folder called “My Eyes Only.” He demanded she create a new Snapchat account for communication or risk having all private content released; when dissatisfied with her response, he continued threats against both her and others close to her.
Mosley’s sentencing is scheduled for May 27, 2026 before U.S. District Judge Michael L. Brown.
The investigation was conducted by the Kennesaw Police Department with assistance from the United States Secret Service.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Alex R. Sistla is prosecuting this case.
Theodore S. Hertzberg serves as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia according to official records. The office enforces federal criminal laws across north Georgia—including Atlanta suburbs—and represents federal interests in civil matters while collaborating closely with law enforcement agencies to protect public safety. As principal federal law enforcement agency in its region serving about 7.5 million residents and coordinating cases with nationwide scope, its priorities include addressing threats like terrorism, human trafficking, civil rights violations and serving community needs.
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