How do I report someone for cyberstalking?

To report cyberstalking call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or www.fbi.gov/tips. Johnson says every tip sent to the FBI is looked at by an agent, and the FBI or local authorities can’t get involved unless a complaint is on file.

What to do if your ex is harassing you on social media?

All social media platforms, such as Facebook or Twitter, have a means by which you can block an offensive account so that they can no longer contact you. Neither of you will see each other’s posts or be able to access each other’s pages after you block them.

Is it illegal to harass an ex spouse?

Harassment can come in many forms, from verbal abuse to physical violence to stalking. Some of these acts are clearly illegal, while others might be illegal, such as verbal threats.

How to deal with harassment from your partner’s ex?

Try to keep a cool head, and avoid responding or reacting to anything your partner’s ex says or does. Save everything related to the harassment. While the harassment is going on, even if you’ve decided that you’re probably not going to involve authorities, you still need a record of everything that was written or said. [4]

Why is stalking from an ex partner dangerous?

According to a report by Dr Lorraine Sheridan, and published by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the duration of stalking tends to increase as the stalker’s emotional investment in the relationship increases. This is one of the reasons stalking from an ex partner is considered to be the most dangerous

What happens if you get harassed on the Internet?

Fortunately, in most cases online harassment is not likely to lead to actual violence. Most of the time the person or people engaging in harassment are bullies looking for a response.

When does an ex partner commit an offence of harassment?

Harassment If your ex-partner approaches you or rings/texts you on two or more occasions then they may commit an offence of harassment. The incidents must be related so they become a course of conduct and not two isolated incidents. The further apart the incidents are, the less likely there is to be an offence of harassment.

What should I do if someone is harassing me online?

In this kind of a case your best response is no response. Create screen shots of all harassment. Block the person or people harassing you. Have your friends/relatives block the people as well. If the person calls you do not answer the phone. Do not answer calls with no caller ID identification. Report the activities to the website.