Online Harassment Legal Steps

Summary

Online harassment involves persistent unwanted contact. Document all interactions, report and block the harasser on platforms, and adjust privacy settings. If harassment continues, contact local authorities for further action. Avoid engaging with the harasser and protect personal information.

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My name is Patrick I'm * from Suffolk County New York * USA
Hi Patrick! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
There was a lady on the internet asking me if I got contact from police because just trying to report me to the police and when I blocked her she reached out to me on another account and said hello
Hey Patrick! It sounds like you're dealing with some online harassment. Do you know this person, or is she a stranger?
She is a person I used to talk to from another country when I refused to give her information and when I didn't give it and blocked her she reached out to me asking me in another account
Hey Patrick! It seems like this person is persistently contacting you despite being blocked. Here are some steps you can take:
- Document Everything: Keep records of all interactions with this person.
- Report and Block Again: Report her accounts to the platform(s) and block her.
- Contact Local Authorities: If the harassment continues, consider reaching out to your local police.
Would you like more detailed information on how to report online harassment to the authorities?
She's going to ask me for my brother's name since he wants to talk to him but she doesn't even know my brother or anything about him at all
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Hey Patrick! It seems like this person is continuously trying to get information from you. Here are some additional steps you can take:
- Do Not Engage: Avoid responding to her messages.
- Privacy Settings: Adjust your privacy settings on social media to limit contact.
Would you like more detailed information on reporting online harassment to the authorities?
The person named Johanna has contacted several accounts
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Hey Patrick! It sounds like an ongoing situation of online harassment. Here are some steps that might help you:
- Document Everything: Keep records of all interactions with this person.
- Report and Block Again: Report her accounts to the platform(s) and block her.
- Contact Local Authorities: If the harassment continues, consider reaching out to your local police.
Make sure to keep your privacy settings strict and do not engage with her messages. If you need more specific guidance on reporting to the authorities, let me know!
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Patrick, it sounds like you're dealing with persistent online harassment. Here are some key points to remember:
- Document Everything: Keep records of all interactions with this person.
- Report and Block Again: Report her accounts to the platform(s) and block her.
- Contact Local Authorities: Consider reaching out to your local police if the harassment continues.
Would you like more detailed information on reporting online harassment to the authorities?