Record ID: ACT-0814
Handle(s): Paragon, Haunt, @ghostaliases, @skidwithacowboyhat
Status: Active (Claimed Retirement)
First Observed: c. 2016 (Skype/Kik era); Active logs from 2025-03-10
Paragon (also historically known as Haunt) is a prominent, highly polarizing figure within the “AE” (Anti-Extortion) and cyber-investigation communities on Telegram and Discord. Presenting himself as a vigilante and protector of the vulnerable, Paragon is best known for his aggressive campaigns against extortion rings and alleged pedophile networks—most notably waging a prolonged cyber-conflict against a group known as “1378.”
Despite his stated commitment to stopping exploitation, Paragon’s operational methods are notoriously abrasive. He is a highly capable social engineer who commands deep loyalty from his inner circle, but his online presence is equally defined by extreme verbal volatility, the frequent use of racial and homophobic slurs, and a tendency to become deeply embroiled in petty interpersonal dramas. He officially announced his departure from the community in late April 2025, though his actual retirement status remains contested.
Paragon — Primary handle across Telegram AE communities.Haunt — Legacy alias originating from early Skype and Kik communities.Data — Secondary historical alias.Scar / Female Paragon — Occasional trolling/obfuscation aliases used in public chats.2016-01-01 — (Approximate) Claims to have first entered the cyber scene during the Skype/Kik era under the alias “Haunt.”2025-03-10 — Documented logging period begins; highly active in managing Anti-Extortion (AE) chats and founding the “Com of Shame” channel.2025-04-03 — Spends extensive time litigating and debunking allegations that he “e-dated” a 15-year-old user known as “blntville”.2025-04-25 — Escalates a massive campaign against the extortion group “1378,” alleging they are involved in animal slaughter and the distribution of child exploitation material.2025-04-30 — Announces his official retirement from the community, claiming to hand over remaining operations to law enforcement contacts.| Ref | Source | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [1] | Chat Logs | 2025-03-29 | “I’ve been around these communities for over a decade… My drive to save those who feel they have no other options will never change though” |
| [2] | Chat Logs | 2025-04-04 | Extensive logs of Paragon debunking pedophilia allegations, demanding proof of the accuser's claims, and stating his strict anti-exploitation stance. |
| [3] | Chat Logs | 2025-04-11 | “I’m gonna spit in your mouth then grab you by the throat… force you to suck the blood out” (Example of typical extreme threat behavior against rivals). |
| [4] | Chat Logs | 2025-04-25 | Paragon details the inner workings of “1378”, claiming to have federal agencies involved to dismantle the group over animal torture and CP distribution. |
The Crusader and the Troll Paragon exists at a bizarre intersection of digital vigilantism and hyper-toxic internet culture. The logs reveal a user who appears genuinely repulsed by animal abuse and child exploitation—frequently intervening to stop live extortions, advising victims to study law, and actively compiling dossiers on malicious actors to hand over to federal agencies. However, his moral crusades are executed using the exact same vernacular as the extortionists he despises. He routinely utilizes racial slurs, homophobic insults, and shockingly graphic threats of sexualized violence to intimidate his rivals.
Identity Obfuscation Paragon is highly adept at muddying his own operational security. Throughout the logs, he claims to be 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, and 29. He alternatively claims to be a father of two, a solitary resident of Philadelphia, a UK citizen, Hispanic, and “a little white.” He also frequently engages in gender-trolling, adopting “e-kitten” personas or referring to himself as “Female Paragon.” As a strategy to confuse adversaries attempting to dox him, it is highly effective; as a coherent timeline of a human life, it is functionally useless.
Ego and “Com” Drama Paragon frequently mocks other cyber actors for treating Telegram group chats as real life, labeling them “losers,” “newgens,” and “social rejects” who need to “go outside.” Despite this supposed detachment, Paragon routinely dedicates hours of his day to intensely litigating his own reputation within those exact same group chats. When accused of “e-dating” a 15-year-old, he did not simply ignore the troll attempt; he spent days demanding evidence, cross-examining users, and producing counter-evidence to “debunk” the claim. As demonstrations of tactical restraint go, this was not one of his stronger specimens.
Technical vs. Social Engineering Skills While Paragon occasionally references IP tracing and basic OSINT, his primary strength appears to be social engineering and community manipulation. He relies on a network of loyal “insiders” (such as “Bear” and “Fear”) who infiltrate rival extortion groups and feed him screenshots and internal group dynamics. He leverages this information effectively to publicly humiliate rival leaders, fracture their alliances, and drive them out of the community.
Personal Interests Outside of cyber-conflict, Paragon is an avid and highly competitive *Destiny 2* player, frequently boasting about his “Warlock supremacy,” his “Light level 2030,” and his flawless Trials runs. He also frequently discusses cooking (specifically making steak, potatoes, and “cheesy eggs”), drinking whiskey, and smoking marijuana.
Record created: 2026-05-07.