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Tech Revenge Gone Wrong | Manchester News
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- Jun 30, 2026
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- 108
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Summary
A tech-savvy stalker turned real-world menace: Asad Hussain, obsessed with his ex, created a fake Tinder profile using her photos, luring 30+ strangers to her door with false promises of sex. He impersonated her in messages, even staged visits as a decoy, all while denying everything—including claiming his luxury car was part of a rental trial. Police cracked the case thanks to screenshots saved by one of the duped men, combined with digital trails, phone logs, and doorbell footage. Convicted of stalking, assault, and device theft, he’s now serving eight years—a chilling warning that obsession, even online, has deadly offline consequences. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2b8fb09beddd048c