Darknet Diaries 106: @Tennessee
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Dec 7, 2021 The podcast delves into the intense decisions faced by victims of online abuse. It explores the harrowing reality of swatting, where false emergency calls lead to terrifying police confrontations. Unique username disputes fuel anxiety as individuals grapple with threats stemming from their online identities. A bewildering unsolicited pizza delivery raises questions about scams amidst pandemic isolation. Practical advice for securing digital lives is provided, highlighting the urgent need for stronger privacy measures and better law enforcement responses.
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Mysterious Pizza Deliveries
- JW received a call from his mom about a pizza delivery she didn't order.
- Similar deliveries were attempted at his uncle's and grandfather's homes, raising suspicion.
The SWAT Incident
- JW's daughter ran outside after a phone call, then called him, saying the police were there.
- He went outside to find over 40 officers with rifles aimed at him, claiming he'd murdered his wife.
Username as Motive
- After the swatting incident, JW's wife connected the pizzas and the swatting to his Instagram username.
- They found threatening messages from "SimSwapper" demanding his username.
