Is It Illegal to ask for a reward?

[GTLEA0CRK]

Question?
If someone knows information about a crime comitted, the crime involves funds/property stolen. Neither the company nor the authorities know this crime has been committed. Is it illegal for the knowledgeable party to approach the company and say:

"i would like to be offered a reward, if the information i give you, leads you to criminal activity. But i will not tell if there is no reward offered."

If so, what crime has been committed? If not, what law/case can protect them? Would this matter if it is a federal or state crime committed? I know that in some states, you dont have to report crimes, and is not illegal to not do so. Does this apply to federal crimes too? Does anyone know where i can find information on any of these topics? Does this fall into the category of blackmail? If it is blackmail, isnt this how some plea bargains are made?
Please Help!

 

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GTLEA0CRK:
Question?
If someone knows information about a crime comitted, the crime involves funds/property stolen. Neither the company nor the authorities know this crime has been committed. Is it illegal for the knowledgeable party to approach the company and say:

"i would like to be offered a reward, if the information i give you, leads you to criminal activity. But i will not tell if there is no reward offered."

If so, what crime has been committed? If not, what law/case can protect them? Would this matter if it is a federal or state crime committed? I know that in some states, you dont have to report crimes, and is not illegal to not do so. Does this apply to federal crimes too? Does anyone know where i can find information on any of these topics? Does this fall into the category of blackmail? If it is blackmail, isnt this how some plea bargains are made?
Please Help!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

Isn't greed wonderful!! You see, it's the "greed" that's making you think of all the legal "wrongs" you could be making in this matter. That's what "greed" does to a person. Why don't you just help to set things straight, and at least write an anonymous letter? You'll feel better.

IAAL



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[GTLEA0CRK]

LOL, but id like to know whether this person is blackmailing me! What if they phrased it:

"Do you offer rewards to people, if they turned someone in?"

LAARs as much as i agree with you, the people who pass the laws are filled with greed, and in a capitalist society, greed wins. (whatch the movie "WallStreet" w/ Micheal Douglas he makes a wonderful speech about greed) So what can you expect?? Please let me know more on the "reward" matter, if you know the answer.
Thanks