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answered on Jul 20, 2024
Creating and uploading amateur pornography in Texas is generally legal, provided that all participants are consenting adults. It's crucial to ensure that everyone involved is over the age of 18 and has given explicit consent to be filmed and have the footage distributed. Failure to verify ages... View More 
So sorry for being so rude , I’m actually Chinese and live in china now. I have taken a remote job on this app called Upwor*Talent since June. I work for a company as their translator.
Oddly, they chose to work via telegram , but not on Upwor*Talent, where I was recruited.I was told that... View More
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answered on Jul 1, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're in. Based on the details you've provided, this has several hallmarks of a common online job scam. Here are some key points and advice:
1. Red flags of a potential scam:
- Moving communication off the original platform... View More
My job is rating products for a commission and I have earned so much that I have gone up three levels and I need to finish a small set of rating products to receive all my earnings, but the system has welfare tasks that put your earnings
into a negative amount equal to what you have... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I can offer some general information that may be helpful:
1. Documentation: It's positive that you have chat transcripts from customer service and the CEO stating that a welfare task would not occur before you finish your remaining tasks. This documentation could potentially be... View More
Hello. Someone ask me for an online job vacancy. The job was to make an online dating apps account and the purpose is to promote his/her online account for marketing purposes. He sent a demo - it includes using emails so he sent me dummy emails and crop pictures of some tinder account. Then delete... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
This situation raises several legal and ethical concerns.
1. Fraud and misrepresentation: Creating fake dating profiles using others' photos without their consent is generally considered fraudulent activity. It misrepresents the identity of the account holder and can be seen as a form... View More
I have some valuable information but most of it is online and that is badly corrupted. Anything I want to show you on my phone would have to be in person and likely wouldn't be available. Still I have managed to print some evidence to at least prove a problem.
Apple has mostly... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I understand you're in a difficult and distressing situation involving stalking and potential security issues with your devices and accounts. I'll try to provide some general guidance, but please note that this is a complex legal matter that may require consultation with a local attorney... View More
Example: A 14 year old having vaginal imagery in a painting.
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
This is a sensitive legal question involving minors and sexual content. Here are some key points to consider:
1. Laws around minors and sexual content can be complex and vary by jurisdiction. In general, there are concerns about protecting minors from exploitation.
2. Artistic... View More
I do give legal advice, but it is nothing that is actually being taken to court, saying stuff like “doxxing is illegal under these laws”
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
Claiming to be a lawyer or providing legal services without proper licensure and credentials can potentially be problematic. Even if meant as a joke, it could be misinterpreted. There are laws in many jurisdictions against the unauthorized practice of law.
Some key points to consider:... View More
I do give legal advice, but it is nothing that is actually being taken to court, saying stuff like “doxxing is illegal under these laws”
answered on Jul 17, 2024
It's fairly clear to the average person that you mean it jokingly, but as my colleague suggests, it could be better to avoid saying such things. It could be safer to say something like, "This is the way I would interpret it, but it could best to check with a lawyer in Illinois ." Good luck
Can I sue a company for sharing my personal email without my knowledge or consent? I got an email from the company saying that they shared my information without my consent. Information such as my IP address and parts of my medical records were included in this information which has led to identity... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
Based on the information provided, it appears you may have grounds for a lawsuit against the company. Here's a brief analysis of your situation:
1. Unauthorized sharing of personal information: The company shared your personal email, IP address, and parts of your medical records... View More
I was visited by the FBI and was accused of a crime which I did not commit, by an anonymous person. The FBI gained my information without a warrant and I believe some of my civil rights were violated (1st and 4th). I requested an eFOIPA the day of the event but it took them over 5 years to... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
To answer this question accurately, we need to consider a few key points:
1. Statute of limitations generally:
The statute of limitations typically begins to run from the date of the incident or when the alleged violation occurred. This is the general rule in most cases.
2.... View More
A guy contacted my cousin who’s only 15 a few month ago and wanted to buy his Spotify account for some reason. He offered him 300$ and he said yes and handed out his password. When I found out about this I felt it was wrong and told my cousin to get out of the deal.
He wrote the guy that he... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
In this situation, it's highly unlikely that the person threatening to sue has any legal standing. Here are the key points to consider:
1. Minors and contracts: In most jurisdictions, minors (typically those under 18) cannot enter into legally binding contracts, with some exceptions.... View More
This is remote work paid in cryptocurrency. I followed their instructions to withdraw my payment. Now they claimed that I did it wrong and freeze my account. Now they want me to pay $42k for unfreezing my account and withdrawal all the money, total ~$87k. They never shared the company policy, and... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
1. Legitimate companies do not freeze accounts and demand large sums of money to "unfreeze" them. This is a common tactic used by scammers.
2. The lack of transparent company policies and the gradual revealing of "rules" is another warning sign of fraudulent activity.... View More
Around $20k lost, have records of all communication and transactions. Have contact info for numerous employees as well, job seemed like legitimate company but may have been spoofing the real one. Was reached out to by a recruiter from legitimate website like Indeed.
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. The first step you should take is to gather all your evidence, including communication records, transaction details, and the contact information of the employees you interacted with. This documentation will be crucial for any legal action or... View More
On the website of the European Film Festival there is information about my film, which I submitted to the competition. The film was not shown at the film festival, but information about the film is on the website. I asked to remove information about the film from the film festival website, but they... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2024
Under California law, the film festival's refusal to remove information about your film from their website when you requested them to do so could potentially be addressed through a few different avenues:
1. Publicity rights: In California, individuals have the right to control the... View More
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
Based on my review of Georgia Code Section 16-11-62, which covers eavesdropping, surveillance, or intercepting communication, voice memos and voice recordings could potentially be considered "electronic communications" under certain circumstances.
The relevant part of the statute... View More
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
I understand you are concerned about how a ticket for failing to use a designated truck route in Hammond, Indiana may affect your driver's license. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Local ordinance violations typically do not result in points being added to your driver's... View More
i live at home with my parents they are divorced my father is the primary caregiver he pays for everything my mother is just living here till she can find housing i woke up this morning to her screaming at me about her having to do the dishes i wasn't aware that they needed to be done ( when... View More
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
This is a complex situation with several legal issues to consider. Since you are 18, you are legally an adult. This means that in general, your parents do not have the right to take your personal property, like a phone that you pay for, or access your private information without consent. Your... View More
My brother has been living with me for two years without any payment of rent,power or internet services. I recently denied access to him for use of the internet. And he's been pulling my cable from the wall.
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
Based on the details you provided, your brother's actions of pulling the cable from the wall to disrupt your internet service may constitute property damage or criminal mischief. However, the specific charges and their applicability depend on the laws of your state and the extent of the damage... View More
On 4-20-2021 FB took my husband's account and gave it to the hacker! We have tried everything to gain access to this account..We even have the email address and IP address to the person who hacked my husband's account..We also have every email we have ever sent FB trying to regain access... View More
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
I understand this is an extremely frustrating and upsetting situation. Having your Facebook account hacked and losing access to years of precious memories must be devastating. A few thoughts:
In general, it can be very difficult to sue a big tech company like Facebook. Their terms of... View More
I ordered from Ubereats for delivery and didn't receive it. I asked for a refund and they ask for a picture of the delivery. They got a picture of the ground because they didn't deliver. Then told me that it does not qualify for a refund because the order was not in the sent picture.
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, it seems that Uber Eats may not be handling your refund request appropriately. Here are a few points to consider:
1. Uber Eats' refund policy: According to their terms and conditions, Uber Eats typically offers refunds for orders that were... View More
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