857: Forever on the Lam from a Blackmailing Scam? | Feedback Friday

Jul 7, 2023

Listener fears about a past blackmail incident raise intriguing legal questions, especially concerning international borders. An exploration of honest communication in relationships unfolds after a pregnancy scare, revealing the tension between family expectations and personal values. A shocking family secret leads to discussions on toxic dynamics, emotional self-protection, and the importance of financial independence. The conversation rounds out with insights on navigating financial habits and the complexities of dating in the digital age.

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ANECDOTE

Blackmail Scam Fear

A man fears US entry due to a decade-old online chat room incident involving an alleged minor and blackmail.
He has since recovered from sex addiction and alcoholism, but worries about legal consequences.

ADVICE

Seek Legal Counsel

Consult a federal attorney specializing in sex crimes for personalized advice.
Consider the specific details of the case, such as the other person's identity and location.

INSIGHT

Scammer Profile

Many online blackmail scammers are overseas adults, often victims of human trafficking.
They are forced to commit these crimes to earn money or freedom.

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Could a drunken chat room indiscretion with an allegedly underage blackmail scammer from 10 years ago lead to an arrest when you try to cross an international border for the first time since the incident? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us with yet another sticky situation!]
A recent pregnancy scare illuminated your significant other's dependence on their family's advice over their own faculties for critical thinking, and it's got you wondering if such a relationship could — or should — have much of a future.
You recently discovered that your father has a second family — for which he provides a luxurious life while telling your disabled mother to support you and your siblings as a street vendor. Now you're wondering if you can truly live peacefully with him until you're old enough to leave home?
Is merging accounts with your significant other — whose financial shortcomings always seem to fall in your lap — a prudent step in the right direction for easier money management?
Some listener feedback is shared regarding the disheartened, defamed fellow from episode 840, and we get a bombshell of an update from the woman in episode 679 whose boyfriend didn't want her to meet his mom because she's allegedly a huge racist.
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