A TikToker had an unsettling experience when he ventured into a chat room on the dark web, and shared his chilling encounter with his four million-plus followers.
The dark web, an unregulated and often dangerous corner of the internet, has long been associated with illicit activities, including illegal drug trade, human trafficking, and explicit content. It is notoriously difficult to access, requiring specialized browsers and sometimes risky navigation. But curiosity led TikToker Austinvro to delve into this hidden part of the web to explore what it was all about — and he certainly got more than he bargained for.
In a viral video, Austinvro explained that he was trying to find chatrooms where random people could connect, much like what was once popular on mainstream sites like Omegle. He also mentioned the unsettling presence of “red rooms,” which are purportedly livestreams where users pay to watch torture and degradation — something that, if real, is deeply disturbing.
Once he entered a chatroom, Austinvro was confronted with a chilling conversation. After a simple greeting, one anonymous user immediately revealed they were “looking for fun rp chat with my daughters,” while another claimed to be a woman “into roleplaying as younger.” The nature of these exchanges led Austinvro to label the people involved as “disgusting.”
However, the TikTok video sparked skepticism among viewers. Some questioned the authenticity of Austinvro’s experience, pointing out that “red rooms” are generally hard to find and are often scams or even traps set by law enforcement. Others raised concerns about the speed at which he accessed the dark web, suggesting that getting into it and staying there without detection would likely be a much more time-consuming and dangerous process. Additionally, many pointed out that such content would likely violate TikTok’s policies and be removed, raising further doubts about the video’s credibility.
While Austinvro’s video gave a glimpse into the dark web’s unsettling side, it’s important to approach such content with caution and skepticism, especially given the unknowns surrounding what’s truly accessible in this underground internet space.
