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Most of the applications we use on our mobile phones and laptops, commonly referred to as social media applications, provides the option to block abusers. To access the block option, click on the corresponding platforms you are facing online abuse on:
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Online abuse happens on various platforms on the internet - social media, chat forums, etc. When faced with online abuse, your first step should be to see what the policy of the platform where the abuse is happening, and what steps the platform recommends for you to stop it.
S Khan
September 21, 2022
Hi,
Need help with someone harassing my husband on social media..
Nyaaya
September 29, 2022
Thank you for contacting Nyaaya. Can you please share more information so we can better answer your question?
Sheeba
May 23, 2024
I need help since I am not in India but my close relative has sent me abusive messages on WhatsApp which as questioned my integrity and questioned the respect of my parents as well. Kindly guide me what should I do?
Vikram Kumar
October 9, 2022
Hi
Someone in social media saying wrong word’s to me very wrong word his name in Instagram is akko dada gangster his mobile number is given in his bio is 62067369166 I have screenshot of his words which Said me.
Piyush
June 29, 2023
Hi, can you pls get it touch with. Someone is spoofing my wife’s social media accounts online.
Akanksha
July 26, 2023
Hii
I need help
Someone creating accounts with using different usernames in that account they are sharing my pics and my personal mobile number pls help me
Ronak
August 16, 2023
Hi there,
Someon hacked my girlfriend’s account. Now she is getting harrased that they want money to get her account back and they are messaging everyone else for money. Also claiming that they will sell her account if she wont give them money.
Sikha
December 10, 2024
I’m sorry to hear about your girlfriend’s situation. Hacking and extortion are serious offenses, and the law provides several protections in such cases. Here’s what you can do along with the relevant legal sections:
1. Relevant Legal Sections
Section 66C of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000: This section deals with identity theft. If someone uses your girlfriend’s account (which is her identity in the online world) without permission, they are committing identity theft.
Section 66D of the IT Act, 2000: This deals with cheating by personation using a computer resource. The hacker is pretending to be your girlfriend and messaging others, which is a punishable offense.
Section 384 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC): This section deals with extortion. Demanding money by threatening to sell her account or harm her online reputation falls under extortion, which is a criminal offense.
Section 67 of the IT Act: This section deals with transmitting obscene material in electronic form. If the hacker is sending inappropriate messages or content from her account, this section applies.
2. Steps You Can Take
File a Police Complaint/Cybercrime Report: Immediately file a complaint at your nearest police station or online at the Cybercrime Portal ([cybercrime.gov.in](https://cybercrime.gov.in)). Provide all details, including screenshots of the messages, hacked account activity, and the extortion demands.
Report to the Platform: Contact the platform where the account is hacked (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) and report the incident. Most platforms have a “report hacked account” option that can help recover the account and prevent the hacker from using it further.
Warn Friends/Contacts: Inform everyone that her account has been hacked and not to respond to any messages asking for money or sensitive information.
3. Additional Measures
Change Passwords and Enable Two-Factor Authentication: If she still has access to any accounts, change the passwords immediately and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to enhance security.
Avoid Paying the Hacker: Paying ransom does not guarantee the account’s return and may lead to further demands.
Shubham kumar
November 14, 2023
Sir There is a Instagram Account mr_giteshkumar which Upload too much Violent and hateful Content targeting one Community I am Requesting you to please review this account and maybe this Instagram account admin may be connected in some Physical violence activity also and Please Block this Instagram Account.
Alka Manral
June 10, 2024
First, you can report the content (if it is on Instagram), using this link: https://help.instagram.com/2922067214679225. Further you can actually block the person posting/sending this violent content. To do this for different platforms, you can use the following links:
1) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/168009843260943
2) Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/426700567389543
3) Snapchat: https://support.snapchat.com/en-US/a/remove-block-friends
4) Twitter: https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/blocking-and-unblocking-accounts
5) Youtube: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9482361?hl=en
6) Whatsapp: https://faq.whatsapp.com/en/android/21080506/?category=5245250
7) Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/announcements/comments/4dmnn6/new_and_improved_block_user_feature_in_your_inbox/
Sikha
December 7, 2024
First, you can report the content (if it is on Instagram), using this link: https://help.instagram.com/2922067214679225. Further you can actually block the person posting/sending this violent content. To do this for different platforms, you can use the following links:
1) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/168009843260943
2) Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/426700567389543
3) Snapchat: https://support.snapchat.com/en-US/a/remove-block-friends
4) Twitter: https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/blocking-and-unblocking-accounts
5) Youtube: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9482361?hl=en
6) Whatsapp: https://faq.whatsapp.com/en/android/21080506/?category=5245250
7) Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/announcements/comments/4dmnn6/new_and_improved_block_user_feature_in_your_inbox/
Vanee Ganesan
December 11, 2023
I need help in social media YOYO. We have a good relationship for 2 years. Following 3 years he used bad words while i was talking with friends. Almost i give him chances so many times to use manner words to resume this relationship. However my expectation failure with him. Finally, i decided to end this relationship. He still abuses and drags my emotions with gang abuse. Kindly need immediate help from you, release me from this mental torture.
Upasana Ghosh
January 8, 2024
One profile name Tapu Guota on Facebook leaking my nude pictures. And creat profile with that picture. The person sending friend request to my friends.
Alka Manral
May 30, 2024
First, do not delete the evidence. Document or record any communication where the person is blackmailing you. Report to your local police station and file charges under section 354(c) of IPC for sharing your images online. As the person is also sending friend requests to your friends and publishing your images, you can file the charges of defamation under section 500 of IPC and section 506 of IPC for criminal intimidation. Under the IT Act you can file charges under section 67 and 66E for transmitting obscene materials in electric form and violation of privacy respectively.
If you are a minor (under 18), and the accused is major (above 18), you can file charges against the individual under Section 13, 14 and 15 of POCSO Act for child pornography (Child pornography is defined as any nude photograph taken or transmitted to sexually exploit a child under the age of 18). You can file charges against them under section 67, 67(A), 67(B) of IT Act for publishing your material online.
If you face issues with getting an FIR registered, contact the police commissioner. You can also take help of the National commission for women, they help women deal with police for complaints such as these.
You can contact organizations such as https://stopncii.org/ or https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/ which help you take down the image if they are online on the internet.
After you have documented evidence and filed an online complaint, report the account to facebook to take it down.
Sikha
December 7, 2024
First, do not delete the evidence. Document or record any communication where the person is blackmailing you. Report to your local police station and file charges under section 354(c) of IPC for sharing your images online. As the person is also sending friend requests to your friends and publishing your images, you can file the charges of defamation under section 500 of IPC and section 506 of IPC for criminal intimidation. Under the IT Act you can file charges under section 67 and 66E for transmitting obscene materials in electric form and violation of privacy respectively.
If you are a minor (under 18), and the accused is major (above 18), you can file charges against the individual under Section 13, 14 and 15 of POCSO Act for child pornography (Child pornography is defined as any nude photograph taken or transmitted to sexually exploit a child under the age of 18). You can file charges against them under section 67, 67(A), 67(B) of IT Act for publishing your material online.
If you face issues with getting an FIR registered, contact the police commissioner. You can also take help of the National commission for women, they help women deal with police for complaints such as these.
You can contact organizations such as https://stopncii.org/ or https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/ which help you take down the image if they are online on the internet.
After you have documented evidence and filed an online complaint, report the account to facebook to take it down.