Lurkers

Lurkers is a narrative true crime podcast about online moments that spiral into real-world danger. Each episode follows a verified case that begins on screens, dating apps, DMs, group chats, and social platforms and traces how it crosses into everyday life. Told scene by scene with immersive sound and human storytelling, Lurkers exposes catfishing, stalking, AI deepfakes, sextortion, and romance-investment scams hiding in plain sight.New cases drop every two weeks.Stay Aware · Stay Present · Stay Safe.

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Nov. 19, 2025

4. The BM Boys: Inside a Sextortion Pipeline

They were not after friendship. They were after leverage

Show Notes

A friendly DM becomes pressure, then demands, then threats. This episode shows how a sextortion ring builds leverage from a single message, multiplies fear with screenshots and deadlines, and uses payment apps to keep victims silent. We center victim recovery and the choices that help people take control back.

Hosted by Frank Battiston. Produced by Daniel Urdanivia. A PowerTale Podcasts production.

Stay Aware · Stay Present · Stay Safe.

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