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- Do not respond to any of the messages
- Take screenshots and save evidence such as conversations and their contact number or email
- Block and report their social media profile
- Filter your followers and keep your profile private
- Report it to the police
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Report it directly to Instagram. For more info:
https://help.instagram.com/149494825257596
Report it directly to Twitter. For more info:
https://help.twitter.com/en/safety-and-security/twitter-account-hacked
Report it directly to Facebook. For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/hacked
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There are many free and paid antivirus software available, and your choice may depend on your usage and device. In general, we would advise to look for one that:
- Is well-known and reputable
- Is highly rated
- Has good reviews
- Is downloaded from a legitimate website or app store
- Is updated frequently
Refer to reputable tech website reviews for recommendations:
- https://www.techradar.com/best/best-antivirus
- https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-antivirus/
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-antivirus/
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- Filter your followers and keep your profile private.
- Save evidence such as screenshots, conversations and the user's contact details.
- Report the fake profile directly to the respective social media.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/help/532542166925473
Instagram:
https://help.instagram.com/446663175382270
Twitter:
https://help.twitter.com/forms/impersonation
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/safety/resources/impersonation
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- Don't respond. Leave the site or chat session.
- Block the contact or remove them from your friends list.
- Change your profile settings so that your personal details are kept private.
- Don't respond to online messages from people you don't know.
- If there is a threat to your safety, report it to the police.
If you or someone you know is being cyberbullied:
- Don't react to a bully. It might only motivate them more.
- Don't reply to any messages from a bully.
- If you're being cyberbullied by someone on a social network, you can "Block" or "Unfriend" them.
- If you are being cyberbullied by phone, you could change your phone number.
- Do not delete messages from a bully. They can serve as evidence when you lodge a report about the bullying.
- Report the bullying. Many social networking sites allow users to report cyberbullying. For example, you can report bullying on Facebook's Help Center.
