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If someone threatens you online, it's important to take it seriously. First, do not engage with the person or escalate the situation. Instead, document the threat by taking screenshots or saving messages as evidence. Report the threat to the platform or website where it occurred, and consider reaching out to law enforcement if you feel your safety is at risk.
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∙ 14y ago[Check the link below for more information] The supposed anonymity of being on-line gives many a false sense of power, and a feeling that they can abuse others. In general it is called cyber-bullying. It is serious; people have no idea what their on-line victims are going through, or how devastating insulting comments can be. People who insult others routinely are bullies.
One thing to do would be to contact administrators or supervisors at the site, if that is possible. That kind of behavior is not tolerated here at WikiAnswers, for example, and we do everything in our power to stop it cold, including temporary and permanent blocks. Bullying back doesn't seem productive, and depending on the likelihood that the offending person can physically locate you, it's just a bad idea.
Report the abuse to whatever authority you can locate. If you are on a closed system at a school, for example, report the person and follow the advice of the administrators you report to. Scary, yes. But much better than allowing bullies to believe they have the power to abuse others without consequence. Please let us know if that kind of thing is happening to you here. It is not acceptable and we will take whatever steps we can to prevent it.
If the situation is frequent and it is possible to do so, avoid the sites that the person goes to. There are many other strategies to consider, depending on your situation and need.
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∙ 9y agoIf someone threatens you online you must show someone. You can show parents, teachers, and even police officers this threat.
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∙ 15y agoFile a police report; get a restraining/protective order from a judge.
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∙ 12y agothe best thing to do is to tell some one parent, teacher, police or the online website ceop which you find on facebook or a website like this but whatever you do dont keep it to yourself
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∙ 10y agoYou have two real choices: report it or ignore it.
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∙ 14y agotell someone dont suffer in the silence
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If someone asks for money or threatens to call the IRS or your employer is this blackmail?
Yes, if someone asks for money in exchange for not reporting you to the IRS or your employer, it could be considered blackmail. Blackmail is when someone threatens to reveal information about you unless you meet their demands. It is illegal and should be reported to the authorities.
What is it called when you threaten to show a picture?
It is called "image-based threat" or "image-based abuse." This is when someone threatens to share a private or compromising image of someone else without their consent.
What is a Intentional tort example?
An example of an intentional tort is assault, where someone intentionally threatens or causes harm to another person. This differs from negligence, which is the unintentional failure to exercise reasonable care, in that intentional torts involve deliberate actions to cause harm.
What are your rights if someone threatens you verbally?
If someone verbally threatens you, you have the right to report it to the authorities, such as the police. Verbal threats can be considered a form of harassment or intimidation, and you should take them seriously. It's important to document the threat and any other relevant information for evidence.
If a person threatens to kill you what crime can they be charged with?
The person can be charged with making criminal threats or assault, depending on the laws in the jurisdiction. Making threats with the intent to harm someone is a serious crime that can result in criminal charges and potential prosecution.
What to do if someone threatens your life in kentucky?
You should report this threat to the police.
What can be done legally when someone threatens your life in Georgia?
whether you are in Georgia or anywhere else in the civilized world, when someone threatens your life, you call the police and let them deal with it, there are enough crazies running around that something could happen.
What to do when someone comes to your house and threatens you?
Ask him/her to leave but if he/she says no then tell an adult that he/she is threatening you
What do you do if someone threatens others?
You tell an adult or ignore them. Better to tell a parent or teacher.
What do you do if an alter threatens to take away another alter?
BTW this is about someone with multiple personality disorder
What If someone with multiple personalities threatens to kill himself is it considered a hostage situation?
yes yes it is
What is the crime called when someone steals from you and threatens you with bodily harm if you call the police or get them evicted?
aggravated robbery
How do you deal with threatening?
If someone threatens your life, I would report them to the police. It depends on the severity of the threat and how serious they are.
What do you do if someone threatens to kill you?
Contact your local law enforcement agency. They can best advise you on how to handle the problem.
What happens to a person that threatens a child?
no i don't think so, any from of threat like to kill someone is illegal
Is it okay if a student threatens a teacher online?
No, it's not okay; it's a form of assault and the student could be prosecuted, not to mention expelled.
Is this considered a drive by and if so how much jail time would someone get say your sitting in your car and someone threatens you and kicks your car and you fire a shot strait up as a warning shot?
please someone answer this...
