Who are the victims of cyberstalking?

Who are the victims of cyberstalking? Although both males and females can be victims of cyberstalking, females between the ages of 18-30 are most likely to become victims.

Can you report someone for cyberstalking?

To report cyberstalking call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or www.fbi.gov/tips. Johnson says every tip sent to the FBI is looked at by an agent, and the FBI or local authorities can’t get involved unless a complaint is on file.

How does cyberstalking start?

In many documented cyberstalking cases, the cyberstalker and the victim had a prior relationship, and the cyberstalking began when the victim attempted to break off the relationship. It is common for the “dumpee” to become jealous, enraged, and begin to stalk their ex online.

Who is at risk for cyberstalking?

Men are far more likely to be stalkers – 87 percent of the stalkers identified by victims in the survey were men. Women are twice as likely as men to be victims of stalking by strangers and eight times as likely to be victims of stalking by intimates.

What is an example of cyberstalking?

Some examples of cyberstalking include: Sending manipulative, threatening, lewd or harassing emails from an assortment of email accounts. Hacking into a victim’s online accounts (such as banking or email) and changing the victim’s settings and passwords.

Can the FBI help with cyberstalking?

FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Internet crime falls under the FBI’s jurisdiction. Reports can be made online via their Internet Crime Complaint Center (ic3) here. A confirmation email is automatically generated and then it’s up to the FBI to get in touch, which can take time.

How serious is the problem of cyberstalking?

Cyberstalking is a compulsion. Worst of all, cyberstalking can lead to escalation and does so in over 70 percent of cases. This can result in physical attacks and abductions, especially as perpetrators of domestic violence are more easily able to locate victims online who may be in hiding.