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Cyberstalking and harassment FAQ
These are the most frequently asked questions we receive about cyberstalking and/or harassment.
We have more extensive information about cyberstalking and cyberharassment, as well as one-to-one help and a self-help interactive guide and tutorial.
What is a quick list of safety tips to avoid cyberstalking/harassment?
Read our cyberstalking Online Self-Defense Guide and know these online safety rules:
- Don't respond to flaming (provocation online)
- Choose a genderless screen name
- Don't flirt online, unless you're prepared for the consequences. This is just like real life. Yes, you have the right to flirt. And you have the right to a sexy nickname. But the more obvious you are, the more likely you are to arouse unwanted attention from unwanted suitors.
- Save offending messages and report them to your service provider >>
- If someone makes threats in a chat room or on a message board, notify the moderator or Web site operator right away
- Don’t confront the stalker/harasser, this only arouses more anger or emotional attacks
- Don't give out any personal information about yourself or anyone else link to private surfing info]
- Get out of a situation online that has become hostile, log off or surf elsewhere
- Google yourself to make sure no personal information is posted by others about you >>