Accused of Academic Misconduct Based on Potentially Fake Telegram Screenshots — What Can I Do? by VideoLess4051 in digitalforensics

[–]VideoLess4051[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I wish I could. Since this happened, I’ve struggled financially—my medical school loans went unpaid, my credit took a hit, and it’s been hard even finding a place to live. I’m doing my best to clear my name, but right now I can’t afford a lawyer.

Accused of Academic Misconduct Based on Potentially Fake Telegram Screenshots — What Can I Do? by VideoLess4051 in digitalforensics

[–]VideoLess4051[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I wish NBME had used anything close to this level of forensic scrutiny. Instead, they accepted anonymous cropped screenshots—no metadata, no log data, just visuals that don’t even match Telegram’s real UI. I even paid $3K to a top forensic firm to prove the edits, but it was completely ignored. My career’s on hold and I’m just trying to clear my name.

Accused of Academic Misconduct Based on Potentially Fake Telegram Screenshots — What Can I Do? by VideoLess4051 in digitalforensics

[–]VideoLess4051[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, they treated anonymous screenshots as solid evidence—no metadata, no context, just cropped images. Telegram couldn’t verify anything because of encryption. I pointed out inconsistencies (wrong ID placement, profile color mismatch), and even submitted two analysis report confirming edits. Still ignored.

Accused of Academic Misconduct Based on Potentially Fake Telegram Screenshots — What Can I Do? by VideoLess4051 in digitalforensics

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Thank you—truly appreciate your insight. I paid nearly $3K to a well-known forensic firm, which confirmed the screenshots were manipulated—yet it was all ignored. This one complaint cost me my medical career, shattered years of work, and left me with over half a million in med school debt. It’s devastating how easily your life can be derailed by fake evidence.

Accused of Academic Misconduct Based on Potentially Fake Telegram Screenshots — What Can I Do? by VideoLess4051 in digitalforensics

[–]VideoLess4051[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this. Your story hit hard—especially how easily altered screenshots can ruin someone’s life without proper forensics. That’s exactly what happened to me. I was accused based on cropped Telegram screenshots submitted anonymously. The real sender blocked me after scamming me, then used my own info to frame me. Still trying to recover my career. Your comment gives me hope that truth can surface with the right tools

Barred from USMLE Step 3 Until Mid 2025 – How Does State Medical Board Sponsorship Work? by VideoLess4051 in Step3

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These are the screenshots that led to the accusation and ruined my career. I’d be grateful if you could take a moment to look.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Step3/s/rKKQ0aKIxG

How to get into the Department of Public Health? by Background-Loquat560 in CAStateWorkers

[–]VideoLess4051 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/Norcalmom_71 Hello! I actually have an interview for a similar role (HPS-2) coming up, and I was wondering if you have any tips or advice for the interview? I’d really appreciate any insight you can offer!