the com

English

Proper noun

the com

  1. (Internet, Internet slang, criminal law) A transnational network of interconnected online groups, primarily active on Discord and Telegram, involved in cybercrime, extortion, and the exploitation of minors.

Usage notes

The term originated as a shortening of "community." While it historically referred to SIM swapping and fraud circles, in the 2020s it became synonymous with more violent forms of cyber-harassment and sextortion.

  • Larpercore (the associated subcultural aesthetic)
  • fansign (a tactic used for grooming/humiliation)
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