Category Archives: Computer Crime
Cyberstalking with AirTags
In the past, people interested in stalking someone would have to physically follow the person around. Nowadays, you can stalk someone from the comfort of your own home. Technology such as computers has made this easy. But many people are going beyond this and using Apple AirTags. Cyberstalking using Apple AirTags has become a… Read More »
Palm Beach Gardens Council Candidate Facing Scrutiny for Cyberstalking Past
Chuck Millar has become well-known in the Palm Beach Gardens community for his involvement in local government. He currently serves on the city’s Planning and Zoning Board and is looking to be elected to the City Commission. Because it’s his first run at public office, Millar is being heavily scrutinized. His legal history shows… Read More »
Florida Gators Coach Accused of Cyberstalking, Other Crimes
Stalking may seem like an old school type of crime, but it still happens nowadays in the form of cyberstalking. Cyberstalking does not require you to be in close physical contact with a person. You can stalk a person online through the comfort of a computer, tablet, or even your mobile phone. The basketball… Read More »
Man Uses AI Chatbots to Cyberstalk Woman
Stalking has evolved in the past few decades. People can now effortlessly stalk a person without even leaving their home. They can use computers, phones, and other technology (such as AirTags) to locate a person and follow them. This is called cyberstalking and it is illegal. Still, many people engage in it. Some do… Read More »
Man Accused of Cyberstalking Multiple People
Nowadays, committing a crime is easier than ever. You don’t even have to be near a person to commit a crime against them. For example, you can stalk someone from the comfort of your own home. This may seem weird to some people, as stalking once involved following someone around in person. Now you… Read More »
Florida Couple Sentenced for Cyberstalking, Extortion
A Florida couple was recently sentenced to just under four years in prison for cyberstalking and extorting money from multiple people, including a judge. The 31-year-old woman and 32-year-old woman from Homestead are each facing four counts of cyberstalking and one count of attempted extortion. They have been sentenced to 46 months in prison,… Read More »
Man Arrested In Prostitution Sting By Miami Police
When you get into a car accident, you usually just exchange driver’s license and insurance information with the other parties involved. You don’t usually pimp them out for sex, but that is what a Tampa man did. He is now behind bars after police arrested him in a prostitution sting. The 34-year-old man was… Read More »
Florida Massage Parlors Raided After Prostitution Investigation
Many businesses operate under the guise of massage parlors, only to be housing prostitutes for commercial sex acts. This has been the case in Santa Rosa County, where deputies went undercover in a prostitution investigation and were offered sex in exchange for money. On October 22, police executed search warrants at four businesses, including… Read More »
Florida Teen Faces Charges For Cyberstalking Politician
Many people try to contact celebrities and public figures via social media and online apps. But when this contact turns to harassment and extortion that causes fear and emotional harm, a person can face criminal charges such as cyberstalking. That is what a Florida teen is facing after he threatened state Sen. Lauren Book… Read More »
Florida Man Faces Cyberstalking Charges
Bullying and harassment has been an issue forever. However, the internet has made things much easier to harass people. Many people even cyberstalk their victims, causing great emotional harm. A Florida man has been accused of cyberstalking not one, but three people over an 18-month period. The victims showed FBI agent screenshots of the… Read More »
