WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET DOXXED: A 🧵
Save everything as proof. Take screenshots. Make sure the date and URL/username are visible. If not, try to obtain it. ALL evidence helps. Even if evidence includes stuff you’re embarrassed about, save it. If you must delete, take a screenshot first in case you take legal action.
Your safety is the top priority, including your mental well-being. Remember to breathe, to think clearly.
Whatever negative stories you have, please know it isn’t your fault.
Whatever negative stories you have, please know it isn’t your fault.
Tell someone you trust.
You aren’t alone. People will step up to help. Even highly functioning and capable people can use help in these situations. You deserve it. And this way, there’s somewhat of a witness.
You aren’t alone. People will step up to help. Even highly functioning and capable people can use help in these situations. You deserve it. And this way, there’s somewhat of a witness.
In the 1st hour:
Are you in a safe place?
If you feel like your location is unsafe or compromised, call 911. Tell someone you trust (ideally via encrypted communication — Whatsapp). Move your location to somewhere you consider safe. Make sure your phone’s geo-location is off.
Are you in a safe place?
If you feel like your location is unsafe or compromised, call 911. Tell someone you trust (ideally via encrypted communication — Whatsapp). Move your location to somewhere you consider safe. Make sure your phone’s geo-location is off.
Can you think clearly?
Once you are in a safe place, can you think clearly? You may be in fight or flight mode. This is just your body and brain reacting. Take a 3 deep, long breaths. Try to de-escalate, so you can figure out what to do next.
Once you are in a safe place, can you think clearly? You may be in fight or flight mode. This is just your body and brain reacting. Take a 3 deep, long breaths. Try to de-escalate, so you can figure out what to do next.
Report the dox to the platform where your info appears. Keywords: “report violations” to terms of service or community guidelines. This is the first step to stop the spread of your personal info.
On twitter you can report the doxxer. Read more here: help.twitter.com
On twitter you can report the doxxer. Read more here: help.twitter.com
If a physical, credible threat has been made against you, call the police or fbi. If possible, go with a friend. Make sure you ask for a copy and write down your case number.
Has an online account been compromised? Change your passwords — starting with the compromised account. Don’t forget to jot it down — pen and paper — or in your password saver. Add 2FA. Add higher privacy settings for your phone, email, or social media accounts.
Ask yourself: “Who do you think is behind this? Why do you think you are being targeted?” If you have an idea, definitely save this info. The question might feel invalidating, but provides important context for those trying to help you.
Have a few people willing to be a backup person to help you in this kind of crisis— an internet friend that you trust or an irl will work.
Contact the police and ask for next-steps. You can press charges.
Finally, here is a thread on how to prevent yourself from getting doxxed:
Finally, please download a vpn ASAP and practice internet safety. This is not a joke. Juno (15, black lesbian) was doxxed and outed to his homophobic parents tonight.
This can happen to you too so please take precautions.
Remove face reveals and personal information asap too.
This can happen to you too so please take precautions.
Remove face reveals and personal information asap too.
Updating this bc I got some things wrong:
If you need to use encrypted communication, use matrix.org not WhatsApp!
information on pressing charges!
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