“Revenge Porn” Website Tycoon and Associate Arrested on Federal Charges

The former owner of notorious revenge porn website IsAnyOneUp.com and his hacker associate were arrested on federal charges on Thursday, January 23rd.

Hunter Moore, 27, and Charles Evens, 25, were arrested by the FBI on charges of hacking, conspiracy, and identity theft.

Until 2012, Moore ran a very successful revenge porn site that encouraged angry exes to submit nude photos of their former girlfriends. The site published the photos along with Facebook profiles and other information so viewers could contact the victims. Moore was consistently unrepentant, saying that he was legally protected because victims on his site could only go after the men who submitted their photos. Rolling Stone called Moore “the most hated man on the internet.”

Moore claimed that he had enough submissions to run the site for a long time, but in 2012 he abruptly sold the highly-profitable pornography website to the owner of an anti-bullying site who took IsAnyOneUp.com down. Rumors circulated that Moore dumped the site because, in 2011, the FBI began investigating claims from victims that Moore hacked their email accounts and stole private photos.

The rumors turned out to be true – Moore hired Charles “Gary Jones” Evens to hack into email and social media accounts. In 2011, Moore paid Evens $250 for nude photos of “6 guys and 6 girls.” The next month, Moore hired Evens to “hack all week” for him.

The hacking ended in May 2012 as the FBI investigation heated up.

Moore and Evens face 15 indictments on federal charges of identity theft, conspiracy, and hacking. They face up to 7 years in prison.

Federal Charges for Internet Crimes

Being accused of a federal computer crime is a serious charge that can lead to consequences; however, it does not mean that you are guilty or that you do not have any defenses.  It does mean that you need an experienced criminal defense attorney  who understands what is at stake and will aggressively protect your rights.

In the the age of digital technology, computer crimes are a rising focus of federal law enforcement.  Federal offenses include:

• Identity theft
• Possession or distribution of child pornography
• Hacking including obtaining unauthorized access to email  and/or transferring such information for personal use.
• Online/ internet solicitation of a minor
• Credit card fraud
• Bank or wire fraud

These allegations are serious and can ruin your personal and professional reputation and your livelihood.

The penalties for internet crime conviction are severe and can include jail time, hefty fines, as well as lifetime registration on the sex offender registratry.

The Strom Law Firm Can Help with Federal Charges for Hacking, Identity Theft, and Other Computer Crimes

Founded by former U.S. Attorney and assistant solicitor, Pete Strom, our experienced criminal  defense attorneys include a former public defender, and a former Assistant Attorney General and Richland County Assistant Solicitor, as well as a tax lawyer familiar with IRS investigations. If you face federal charges, from conspiracy to wire fraud to hacking, contact the internet crime defense attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, LLC today. We offer a free, confidential consultation to discuss the facts of your case. 803.252.4800