I’m 28, he’s 47 and is married with three children. While I was studying he took a real shine to me and constantly had me staying behind after class.
At first, it was nothing more than flirty advances but eventually we did get intimate. Since then, I understand how he took advantage of me.
I thought I’d healed from the situation until one day I realised that a man I had been chatting to online wasn’t who he seemed.
I’d met him on Hinge and we’d been messaging back and forth for weeks when he sent sexually explicit images and I realised who he really was.
I blocked him, instantly, but now feel so creeped out and don’t know what to do.
Since then he has tried to reach out on other accounts and I feel so on edge about what he may do next.
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DEIDRE SAYS: This man’s behaviour is unacceptable and predatory.
Not only has he catfished you, he has also cyberflashed and harassed you.
Cyberflashing involves sending sexual images without consent – and this is now considered a serious crime under the Online Safety Act.
If you feel ready, it would be good to report him to the police. I recommend you contact the Victim Supportline (0808 16 89 111, victimsupportline.org.uk).