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Examples of Cyberstalking Here are some examples of things people who cyberstalk might do: Post rude, offensive, or suggestive comments online. Follow the target online by joining the same groups and forums. Send threatening, controlling, or lewd messages or emails to the target.

Cyberstalking is the act of persistent and unwanted contact from someone online. It may involve any number of incidents including threats, libel, defamation, sexual harassment, or other actions in which to control, influence, or intimidate their target.

Types of Cyber Stalking:

• Webcam Hijacking: Internet stalkers would attempt to trick you into downloading and putting in a malware-infected file that may grant them access to your webcam.
• Observing location check-ins on social media:
• Catfishing:

Some forms of stalking can include someone repeatedly showing up in places the victim frequents, showing up at their job, or sending unwanted gifts in the mail. Cyberstalking is occurring more and more frequently today, as stalkers follow the victim on social media or try to embarrass or defame them online.

Harassment charges can range from misdemeanor to high level felony charges. In many states, people charged with harassment will receive a higher level charge if they have previously been convicted of harassment, of communicating a threat, or of a domestic violence offense.

If you feel that you are being harassed, you should immediately notify the police. It’s also useful if you have Kept Written Records of all the occasions when any harassment has took place, including what form of harassment you suffered, the date and time it took place, and a name or description of the perpetrator(s).