One day, Jake receives a friend request from a fellow gamer who claims to be a fan of his gameplay.’ ‘Flattered by the attention, Jake accepts the friend request without much thought.’ ‘He begins chatting with this new acquaintance, sharing details about his favourite games, his gaming schedule, and even his real name.’ ‘Without Jake’s knowledge, the person on the other end is not who they claim to be.’ ‘As their conversations progress, Jake starts to notice some odd behaviour from his new online friend.’ ‘They seem overly interested in his personal life, asking probing questions about his family, school, and hometown.’ ‘Despite feeling a bit uneasy, Jake dismisses his concerns, assuming it’s just harmless curiosity.’ ‘However, things take a dark turn when Jake’s online friend begins to use the information he shared against him.’ ‘They start to harass Jake, sending threatening messages and posting derogatory comments about him on gaming forums.’
