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Infopackets Reader Jean Paul R. writes: " Dear Dennis, Please help - someone is threatening to expose me online ! I came across your site after reading an article on what to do if someone is harassing you on Instagram . To be honest, my story is ... very similar. I'm a 40-year-old guy from France; last Wednesday, I matched with a curvy Thai girl on the ThaiFriendly app. At first she wanted to chat over Instagram , so I gave her my contact info and we chatted on there for a bit and exchanged a few photos. Things escalated quickly and she asked to see what I looked like, then asked me if I want to ... (view more)

Infopackets Reader Tyler M. writes: " Dear Dennis, I just came across your article on how can I stop sextortion - thanks for that. I have a somewhat different issue, though similar. While on vacation in Thailand, I met a beautiful local woman at a ... bar in Bangkok. She offered to be my personal guide (plus benefits!) and promised to show me around for the duration of my visit. I was skeptical at first, but knew that this type of ' transactional relationship ' was common in Thailand. After a few drinks I gave in - we exchanged numbers and added each other on Instagram. Everything seemed fine; ... (view more)

Infopackets Reader Sam J. writes: "Dear Dennis, I just saw your article on how to stop online harassment - thanks for that. My teenage son got caught up in an online sextortion scam. He thought he was talking to a girl his age on Instagram, but it ... turned out to be a scammer who tricked him into sharing private photos. He already sent the blackmailers $500 in Steam cards. Now, they're threatening to send those images to his Instagram followers. He's terrified, ashamed, and deeply depressed. As a father, I feel completely helpless. How can I stop cyber harassment and online blackmail in order ... (view more)

Infopackets Reader Mark R. writes: " Dear Dennis, I just came across your article on what to do if someone is harassing you , and I'm reaching out because my teenage son is brutally being harassed online . He recently met a girl in a chat group on ... Reddit; she seemed nice at first, and claims to live nearby. They chatted for a few days, then things got more 'personal': she convinced him to move to Snapchat, where they exchanged some private messages and pictures . She asked for his Instagram and they exchanged info. Almost immediately, the tone shifted and now she's demanding money . She' ... (view more)

Are you being sextorted? Need real answers - fast? Contact me now for 1-on-1 assistance. I've worked on over 1,000+ sextortion cases since 2019 and know this scam inside and out, including the tried-and-tested strategies for preventing your ... exposure. Our business has been online for 24 years, and is BBB A+ Accredited with ZERO complaints - ever. That track record speaks for itself. If you're ready to take action, reach out to me now . Otherwise, keep reading - this guide will show you exactly what's happening and what to do (and what not to do) next. Infopackets Reader Adam G. writes: "Dear ... (view more)

Infopackets Reader Sam G. writes: " Dear Dennis, I came across your website and read two of your most recent articles: how to stop WhatsApp blackmail and what to do if sextorted on Thaifriendly - thanks - these articles were very insightful. Now for ... my issue. I'm embarrassed to admit this, but until last week I've never even heard of being blackmailed on Facebook . I thought I was just chatting with someone new online - it started harmlessly enough. We flirted a little, exchanged some pictures , and then she casually asked me to send some money her way to help pay for her brother's ... (view more)

If you're caught up in a Venmo sextortion trap and are desperate for a way out - you're not alone, and this in-depth, Q&A article is for you. If you are in full-on panic and need help now, you can contact me here for assistance . Otherwise, keep ... reading! Infopackets Reader Sanjay B. writes: " Dear Dennis, I paid someone on Venmo and now they're blackmailing me . Here's my story: a few days ago I met a woman on Adult Friend Finder claiming to be local to me. We chatted casually for a couple of days, but then moved to WhatsApp for privacy. As soon as I did, the tone changed; she was ... (view more)

If you're being harassed (sextorted / blackmailed) on Instagram and need help right now - contact me here for assistance. Otherwise, keep reading! Infopackets Reader Sarah B. writes: " Dear Dennis, Please help - I'm being harassed on Instagram . A ... few months ago, I met a guy claiming to be stationed overseas in the US Military. He moves from base to base, which makes it difficult for him to stay in touch with people. Initially, he was sweet, charming, and always had a good excuse for why we couldn't video chat - so we exchange some photos over Instagram instead. At first, he just wanted ... (view more)

Opera has formally complained about Microsoft's efforts to promote the Edge browser to Windows users. It says the tactics verge into unlawfully anti-competitive behavior. The complaint is to regulators in Brazil where Opera has previously been ... comparatively successful. Unlike in many countries where it's only used by a tiny percentage of people, Opera has at times been in a battle with Edge for second place in the browser market, albeit with both far behind the dominant Google Chrome. According to Opera, Microsoft has used a range of tactics to promote Edge that go beyond lawful promotion. ... (view more)

Google and Microsoft have both added AI-powered features to their web browsers. The experimental modes may be more useful but have raised questions about advertising models. Microsoft's new tool, Copilot Mode, is the latest in its series of AI ... additions to existing applications. For now at least it is completely opt-in. It means the new tab page will have a single input box where users can type any text. If it's a website address, the relevant page will simply open. If it's a question, the user can choose between conducting an ordinary web search and having an AI-powered answer. As usual, the ... (view more)