When police can't help: how a UK woman stopped her US-based online harasser

What started as a promising connection on a dating app turned into a traumatic experience of control, emotional abuse, and blackmail for our client. Despite seeking help from police in both the UK and the US, she was left unprotected and isolated. This case shows how internet law specialists can use cross-border legal action, OSINT intelligence, and international collaboration to stop even the most evasive online harassers and empower victims to reclaim their lives when traditional routes fail.

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What can you do if someone is stalking you online from another country

This case study focuses on a common yet terrifying scenario: being catfished and then stalked by someone you’ve never actually met. For our client, a UK-based brand consultant, what began as an online connection turned into a prolonged campaign of digital harassment from a man living on another continent.

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How we helped a US-based victim stop cross-border online harassment from an ex’s UK partner using legal action and privacy law

Harassment can cross borders. So even if you are a victim in the USA and the harassment is coming from the UK, we can still help.

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Obtaining a blackmail injunction following an ex-marital affair

A professional woman was blackmailed after a past affair. Here’s how we protected her identity, her family, and her career.

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Legal advice on Controlling or Coercive Behaviour

If you find yourself in a situation where you believe you are experiencing controlling or coercive behaviour, it is essential that you understand your rights and seek appropriate legal advice.

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How to handle blackmail on Twitter

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What to do if you are being harassed on OnlyFans

If you're using OnlyFans to make some extra money, or as a content creator career, the last thing you want is to be harassed by other users. Unfortunately, harassment is a common problem on the platform. In this blog post, we'll discuss some of the ways you can tell if you're being harassed on OnlyFans and what you can do about it.

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Emergency injunction in the UK

There are circumstances where the court will be willing to grant you an emergency injunction to protect you from an imminent risk of blackmail or harassment.

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Can you harass someone indirectly?

You can harass someone by indirect harassment by applying the harassing activities to somebody else. Harassment can be direct or indirect. The harassment can aim at the victim directly or at the victim through a third party.

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Identifying user accounts on Instagram

There will be occasions where you might want to find out who is behind an Instagram account. You can obtain a disclosure order which will compel Instagram to disclose users’ information. This article helps you with the process of identifying user accounts on Instagram

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Legal action for harassment on Twitter

If you suffer harassment on Twitter and wish to take legal action against your harassers, you will need to follow these steps.

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Harassment injunctions and social media disclosure order

There are often a number of stages before you can obtain a civil injunction for harassment or for breach of privacy. You should always try to optimise your resources to obtain the maximum benefit in return for the highest likelihood of success

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Does the threat of breach of privacy constitute harassment?

Breach of privacy and even the threat of breach of privacy could constitute harassment even though a claim for breach of privacy is often brought in addition to a claim for harassment

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Harassment on Zoom by Zoombombing

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Harassment and blackmail against a sugar daddy

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An essential guide to social media online harassment

If you are are a victim of social media harassment and are considering filing a claim against someone who you feel is harassing you online, you must act now or as fast as possible. There are two particular paths to consider upon making a claim for online harassment, via the courts or through complaints to the police.

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Pile-on harassment may soon become a specific criminal offence in the UK

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The use of hidden spy cam films are a form of harassment of the unsuspected victim

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Why sex workers are the most harassed group of people in the world

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Should you use a reputation defender company or specialist lawyers

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What to do if someone impersonates you online

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Why cyber trolls and bullying activities are thriving in England

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Practical legal advice for victims of online stalking and harassment

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Taking out an urgent injunction to stop online harassment

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What to do if you were served with an online harassment injunction

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What is an online harassment injunction and how to get one

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Why internet users require remove images legal advice

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Cyberstalking might happen when someone uses the internet to harass you

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Typical victims response to online harassment

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Online harassment is the same as harassment that happens offline, on the street or at home 

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