The 8.143 Hobbs Act-Extortion or Attempted Extortion Under Color of Official Right is a federal law that prohibits public officials from using their positions of power to extort or attempt to extort money or property from a victim. This law covers extortion, attempted extortion, and attempts to commit extortion, all under the guise of official authority. This law applies to any public official, whether state, local, or federal, and covers all types of criminal activities, including bribery, kickbacks, and embezzlement. The different types of 8.143 Hobbs Act-Extortion or Attempted Extortion Under Color of Official Right are bribery, kickbacks, and embezzlement. Bribery is the exchange of something of value for an unlawful benefit, which could include money, property, or services. Kickbacks are the payment of an unlawful reward for something connected to an official's office. Embezzlement is the theft of money or property from a person or business by an employee or public official.