A three-digit number is showing up on the phones of teens across American and behind it is one of the most aggressive sextortion networks in the world.

In this episode, Sean Lacy takes you inside the criminal enterprise know as "764", an organized, international group responsible for targeting thousands of minors through Snapchat, Instagram, Discord and in every shadow of the internet.

Episode 11: Digital Guardians — A Deep Dive on Bark

Technology built the problem—but it can also be part of the solution.

In this episode of Chasing Shadows, digital forensic investigator Sean Lacy explores how Bark is helping parents protect kids in an increasingly connected world. From the Bark App that monitors messages and images, to the Bark Phone that puts safety first, to the Bark Watch and Bark Home that extend protection across every device in the house—Sean breaks down what works, what doesn’t, and what parents need to know.

Episode 10: Telegram — The Hidden Network

What happens when secrecy becomes the enemy of safety?

In this episode of Chasing Shadows, Senior Investigator Sean Lacy pulls back the curtain on Telegram, one of the most encrypted and untraceable messaging platforms in the world — and the hidden dangers it poses for parents, teens, and investigators alike.

Sean unpacks a real homicide case that began inside a Telegram group and ended in tragedy — a local man killed during a drug deal gone wrong, after selling vape cartridges to minors through encrypted chats. But this isn’t just about drugs. It’s about how platforms like Telegram allow hidden communication, illegal exchanges, and child exploitation to thrive in the dark corners of the internet.