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My son killed himself after falling for an online scam. I heard it happen – and vowed to protect other children

Gavin Guffey was 17 when he was targeted by a ‘sextortionist’ on Instagram. His father Brandon has spent four years fighting for justice, and for social media companies to do more to safeguard young u…

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The Guardian United Kingdom · 14 October 2026

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