Use a safer device
If compromise is possible, use a trusted device before changing passwords, deleting apps, or warning the person you are concerned about.
Help Pathway
Preserve evidence before changing the digital scene.
Use this when messages, accounts, devices, location, impersonation, aliases, or online harassment are part of the pattern.
Capture context
Save screenshots with dates, sender handles, URLs, profile links, phone numbers, email headers where relevant, and surrounding conversation.
Secure accounts calmly
Use strong unique passwords, two-step verification or passkeys where available, and check recovery email/phone settings.
NCSC Cyber Aware
UK National Cyber Security Centre advice for staying secure online.
NCSC - Cyber AwareCommunications offences
CPS guidance explains public prosecution framing for communications offences.
CPS - Communications OffencesOnline Safety Act offences
GOV.UK circular explains newer Online Safety Act criminal offences.
GOV.UK - Online Safety Act criminal offences circularCyberstalking support
Paragon explains that cyberstalking is illegal in the UK and signposts support context.
Paragon Team - Cyberstalking is illegal in the UKDigital harassment page
Use the subject page for evidence notes specific to malicious communications and digital harassment.
Digital Harassment