Recruitment boss accused of being behind ‘doxxing’ campaign against RNLI and anti-racism activists
Tom Watson, of Worcester, alleged to be behind Big Time Charlie X account that created so-called Traitorbase The owner of a recruitment firm has been accused of being at the centre of a so-called “doxxing” campaign against the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), anti-racism activists and business executives who recruit black, Asian and minority ethnic workers. Tom Watson, from Worcester,…
Tom Watson, a recruitment firm boss from Worcester, is under investigation for allegedly orchestrating a "doxxing" campaign targeting the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), anti-racism activists, and businesses employing diverse staff. The campaign was reportedly managed through an X account named "Big Time Charlie," which was deactivated following allegations from the organization Hope Not Hate.
This account, boasting over 49,000 followers, had gained traction in recent weeks due to its harassment of RNLI staff and other targets amid concerns over the institution's involvement in rescuing migrants crossing the English Channel. The account allegedly utilized AI to gather data from various online platforms to create a fake "Traitorbase" list, which was removed shortly after Hope Not Hate made the accusations public and the Guardian reached out to Watson for comment.
Targets of the doxxing campaign shared their distress and concerns about the online harassment, with one victim even filing a police report. Social media platforms, media outlets, and politicians were criticized for their role in allowing such misinformation to spread, and businesses affected by the campaign denounced the act as "bizarre" and a violation of their privacy.
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