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 users What were the last words Brandon Guffey said to his son Gavin?
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October 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
My son killed himself after falling for an online scam. I heard it happen – and vowed to protect other children
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