Influencers are hiring private investigators to unmask anonymous online trolls

Trolls be warned: influencers are now hiring private investigators to expose their anonymous bullies online.

Australian influencer Indy Clinton, who boasts 2.1 million TikTok followers and was crowned Creator of the Year in 2023, posted a seemingly typical video yesterday of herself dancing in her kitchen. At first glance, it appeared no different from her usual content—until viewers read the on-screen text.

“How it feels receiving a 64 page report from my PI [private investigator]...