There have been some unsuccessful attempts to kidnap celebrities . Bill Cosby was a victim in an attempted ransom plan for $ 40 million in 1997 . When Elvis ' file found its way to the public , it revealed a number of blackmail attempts , including one particularly large case from when Elvis was serving in the Army . A photographer tried to photograph Cameron Diaz with explicit photos of her in 2003 . John Presely was reportedly a victim in blackmail in 1959 with photos , tapes .
There have been some unsuccessful attempts to kidnap celebrities . Bill Cosby was a victim in an attempted ransom plan for $ 40 million in 1997 . A photographer tried to photograph Cameron Diaz with explicit photos of her in 2003 . John Presely was reportedly a victim in blackmail in 1959 with photos , tapes .