Cyberstalking has
increased more for identity theft, sextortion, and for other crimes. Often, a
person is cyberstalked by someone he or she knows. The cyber-stalker is usually
manipulative and threatens the person to give out personal information. Also,
the cyber-stalker might be a bully and might work with someone else to get
information. The main purpose of a cyber-stalker is to increase fear, anxiety, and
disturb a person so he or she can get the data. If you feel you or your child
is being cyberstalked, you must report it to authorities.
Gather all the evidence
by printing out the information, do screen shots, and do a back-up of all the information
from the cyber-stalker. Save e-mails and save text messages from your cyber-stalker.
Set all your profiles to private. Block your cyber-stalker. Purchase a spyware
and malware removal program.
Never show your
location on social media or other websites online. Do not have your telephone
number, addresses, and personal information set to public on social media and
other websites. Have a professional to look at your computer and other electronic
devices. Ask authorities about more tips on how to protect yourself online from
the cyber-stalker. Here are more resources about cyber-stalking.
Cyberstalking-How to Keep Your Teen Safe-Very Well Family:
https://www.verywellfamily.com/cyberstalking-how-to-keep-your-teen-safe-5181308
Protecting Your Kids-FBI:
https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/protecting-your-kids
What is Cyberstalking? How to Recognize and Protect Yourself:
What is Cyberstalking? How To Recognize and Protect Yourself (vpnoverview.com)
What to do if You're Being Cyberstalked-Prevent Cyberstalking:
https://joindeleteme.com/blog/being-cyberstalked-prevent-cyberstalking/
I've never been cyber stalked before but that sounds so scary. Thanks for sharing what to do if it happens to us though!
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