We all love the internet for the convenience it offers us for everything from finding immediate answers to questions, to shopping, to dating, to social media, and more. There are some some other things that the internet brings as well, and in some cases, particularly with our social media accounts, we might be being followed a little bit more closely than we would like to be. Are you being cyberstalked? You'll see the signs. For example, they're all over your social media accounts and you're receiving all kinds of emails and messages from them. They always seem to know where you are, and they've reached out to your family and friends to connect. People have brought this person to your attention because they see you being trolled, and you don't seem to feel safe. When you've asked someone to back off, and they don't, that is a pretty dead giveaway. If you suspect you are being cyberstalked, then you need to take the necessary steps toward finding out for sure, and Hookupcloud has the advice you're looking for. Being cyberstalked isn't a pleasant situation for anyone, and there are some ways to check for this, and deal with it. Keep reading to find out.

If you suspect you are being cyberstalked, then it's important for you to take notice of the more obvious things first. If someone is always on your social media pages, liking and commenting on your posts, etc, that could be a first indicator that they are spending more time following you than they need to be. This isn't always a terrible thing, they could just be liking what you have to say, or enjoying the photos you post. If there's more activity than necessary though, you will probably be able to pick up on this and you should consider paying close attention to the amount of activity that's happening on your social media pages. This is usually a good first indicator that there's something more than just regular activity going on, and it's definitely worth keeping an eye on.

If you're receiving a lot of messages and unsolicited contact in the form of messages, email, comments, etc, then you need to consider that you may be looking at a cyberstalking situation. A lot of emails and instant messages especially, are a good indicator that someone is looking for harder than they probably need to be, to connect with you. It's a good idea to take a look at your privacy settings on social media. This is a good first step towards limiting the amount of contact between you and your potential cyberstalker. When it comes to email, it's a bit easier for you to limit the contact, as people generally can't see when you check it. You can choose to take a long time to reply, or you can also choose not to reply at all. The latter may be the best course of action to take, if you're in a situation that you're uncomfortable with. Too many messages, particularly if they are displaying any impatience with regards to your response time, are a good sign that someone is taking things to an unhealthy level, and you don't need to indulge them. We'll touch on this a bit more later on.

This can be very unsettling. Make sure that your social media settings aren't as such that your every move is traceable. If you're receiving messages or comments, etc, from someone who you suspect is stalking you, mentioning the places you've recently been, then one of the first things you need to do, is make sure that your settings aren't allowing that information to be accessed by everyone. An even better idea, to take it a step further, is to NOT post this information online, and to make sure that family members and friends are not tagging you in any posts that indicate your current or upcoming locations. This is a very uncomfortable situation, but it's also completely necessary. You don't need a potential cyberstalker knowing where you're eating lunch that day, or that you're heading to a concert next week, or that you're taking a solo vacation in the near future. Leave that information off of social media, and don't share any such information with them via email, should you choose to engage in any level of conversation with them.

Okay, this is where things start to get strange, and where the line has officially been crossed. If someone who you suspect is cyberstalking you decides that they're going to start reaching out to your family and friends, you've pretty much got a problem. Again, you are going to want to make sure that you and your family are not divulging information in social media that is letting anyone know where you might be at any given time. Also, they need to be aware of the situation, and they also need to know that they shouldn't be engaging in conversation with this person. These situations are unfortunate and uncomfortable for everyone involved, but they must be addressed, and until everyone is aware, there are several ways for you to potentially be tracked. Make sure that your circle is tight, and that you are not being tagged in any location-related posts. This is in everyone's best interest.

When you're not responding to your potential cyberstalker and you're keeping a safe distance, if they start trolling you, that's definitely a good sign that they are irritated by this. For some people, this is their way to try and hook you into participating in their drama. Do not take the bait. At this point in time, you need to start taking the necessary steps to block this person from being able to see your information and from being able to contact you. Remove them as a contact from any social media you're connected with them on. This is the first step towards eliminating unwanted contact and offensive behavior being aimed at you. At this point, you can now determine that the line has very much been crossed. If your lack of response is leading to aggressive and inappropriate behavior and activity on social media from this person, then you know there's something more serious to take note of, and cutting ties is something that you need to start doing.

When we interact on social media, other contacts we have are able to see these exchanges, as well. If you have other friends on social media who are pointing out that they've seen inappropriate comments and behavior towards you by this person, then you know it's not just something you're seeing, and again, you need to cut the ties with this troubled person. If you're not sure, then you should definitely reach out and ask your friends. People see all kinds of interactions on social media, so they might not always feel prompted to relay that information to you, but if you ask them, chances are that they'll have seen something and they'll be happy to share that information with you. It's at this point that you may want to ask your friends to break ties with this person, if they have them. The less ways your cyberstalker has to watch what you're doing online, the better. If you feel you're in any kind of danger, your friends are very likely to end their contact with this person. If they aren't, then you may want to consider limiting your online contact with them as well, for your own safety.

If things have come to the point where your personal accounts have been hacked, then you need to take even greater steps towards ensuring your safety. Deleting old accounts and starting new ones, with increased security measures taken, is one way that you can protect yourself. There are several ways that you can now beef up your own online security. One way is to connect your accounts to your smartphone. You can also make sure that you have antivirus protection that protects you from spyware as well. This is a great extra measure to take. At this point, it as also a good idea to alert authorities to what's been happening. This is a gross invasion of your privacy, and for your own safety, it's important to let law enforcement know, so that they can be aware of the situation, and step in, if necessary. Particularly if additional instances occur in the future.

If all of some of these things have happened, and you've specifically asked this person to leave you alone, give them a chance to do so. If they refuse, then you know you have a bigger problem on your hands and you need to make sure that you are taking every possible measure within your power, to ensure that all contact and access is disabled. Social media, email and other online forms of communication and sharing are fantastic. They can be a great way to keep in touch with friends and family who are abroad. You can keep on top of current events and share your experiences with others. It's great to be connected. This is one of the situations where being connected might not always be a good thing though, and you don't need to feel like you have to disconnect, but you definitely do need to take some steps to ensure your privacy, and keep contact with certain individuals to a minimum.

If you don't feel safe, then you definitely have a bigger problem on your hands, and it is a must that you do something about it. If you've asked them to stop and they won't, you need to take action where your accounts and privacy settings are concerned. Blocking this person at every turn is an absolute must. Require through your settings that every tag someone includes you in must be reviewed approved by you. Make sure that you are deleting and recreating any accounts that you need to, and going forward, stay diligent where maintaining your privacy is concerned. If you don't feel safe, then you need to take every step necessary, to ensure that you are as safe as possible. No one should have to live in a situation where they're feeling threatened or limited due to the inappropriate behavior of another. If you're not feeling safe, then yes, you're being cyberstalked, and yes, you need to take all of the action you can possibly can, to secure your own information, and ensure your own safety. Do not hesitate to do so.

Now that you've determined the extent of your situation, don't be afraid to take the steps necessary to ensure your safety, and ensure that you're no longer exposed to this. It's time to go through all of your contacts, and get rid of any who you don't personally know. You never know who's at the other end of of social media profile, and it's not worth taking any chances, so if you don't know them - delete them! Maximize your privacy settings. Make sure that you can only be contacted by friends of friends, or via message only, so you can ask questions of anyone who wishes to become a contact. Once you've taken all of these necessary steps, make sure, once again, that you've contacted the authorities, and made them aware of this situation. This is important! Make sure they know you've taken the necessary steps on your end, to ensure your safety. Make sure they know. Any accounts that you feel have been compromised need to go. Delete them, and create new ones, using any enhanced features that are available. Take care of yourself, and don't let a cyberstalker get you down. Unfortunately, this happens often, but thankfully, it's something that you can take action on, deal with, and move forward from. We hope this article has helped you. Happy sharing, and be safe!

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