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BHamm
Copper Contributor
Aug 01, 2026

Digital Takeover/Lockdown

My web developer has taken over my M365 & Copilot (along with my domain, google workspace, GitHub, Manus.im account, Stripe, Shopify, my financial accounts, and so on) and made has made himself Super admin and/or created an enterprise hierarchy that then turns myself, THE OWNER, into a USER; if he allows me access at all. I have been in an active digital lockout for going on 5 months now. I am at the local library currently trying to find a solution to regaining control. I have been dealing with redirected and limited browsers, blocked accounts, email accounts forwarded and new emails created, and then, even my calls and texts are being forwarded and/or blocked. From taking over my account's admin, a malicious DNS change, using rootkit malware, harmful scripts, injected code, utilizing my API's and tokens to gain access and then lock me out, to deploying autonomous ai agents onto my desktop...It only gets worse! He is also a third-party service provider and has led this persistent attack on my business by hacking EVERY mobile device I have purchased by using my location, Bluetooth, and sharing apps to hack my network and take control. No, this is not a joke. This is my VERY REAL AND VERY CURRENT NIGHTMARE! PLEASE, HELP ME!

 -Brittany Hamm

Diary of a Momtrepreneur/Cullmanspaces.com/brittanyhamm.base44.app

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    techoverlord
    Copper Contributor
    Aug 07, 2026

    I am so sorry you are going through this. It is a full-scale corporate takeover and criminal breach. You could do the following:
    1. File a Law Enforcement Cybercrime Report

    2. Have an attorney file an emergency civil injunction / temporary restraining order against the developer and serve subpoenas to domain registrars (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.) and service providers.

    3. Go directly into your local bank branch with your business formation documents Tax ID and etc. to freeze connected bank accounts, merchant processing, and credit lines manually.

    Take a deep breath, gather your business formation papers and domain receipts, and head directly to law enforcement and your bank first.

    Thank you