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I was emotionally manipulated and financially exploited by Roberta Gabriela Ticarau, a Romanian woman who also goes by the online alias “VanessaEsther.” I first spoke to her on an adult video chat site during a time of personal distress. I wasn’t looking for a relationship — I was looking for someone to talk to. She took advantage of that vulnerability. After gaining my trust, she began inventing crisis after crisis — claiming she was in legal trouble, needed money for medical issues, had no rent, or needed help with a pregnancy. She played on empathy, guilt, and my mental health struggles to push me into sending money. Each time, she promised to pay it back or said her family would — but the excuses and delays never stopped. When I stopped sending money and began seeking help, she escalated to sextortion — threatening to release private content unless I withdrew any complaints. She has also tried to reverse the narrative by claiming I initiated the sexual element of our conversations, which is untrue. I had asked for that to stop and made my boundaries clear. She preys on people going through difficult periods in their life. She uses emotional pressure, false promises, and shame to keep victims quiet. If you encounter Roberta Gabriela Ticarau or “VanessaEsther”, do not engage. She is dangerous and manipulative.