What can I do if someone doxxed me on Discord?
I was doxxed by someone on Discord.
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If you know who the person is, there are several ways to respond:
1. Report them to Discord’s Trust & Safety department.
You’ve already done this, which is excellent. Discord can remove the content and potentially suspend or ban the user.
2. Retain a civil lawyer to send a cease and desist letter.
This letter tells the person their behavior is illegal and must stop immediately, and demands that all posts about you be removed.
While it’s not a court order, when it comes from an attorney on official letterhead, it often scares offenders into compliance because it signals you’re ready to take legal action.
3. Report it to the police.
Doxxing, cyber harassment, and cyberbullying are crimes in many jurisdictions. If you report this to law enforcement and ask for prosecution, the state can charge the individual. Once charged, they must stop their conduct and answer for it in criminal court.
4. Request a civil protective order.
You may also be able to get a protective order (restraining order) to prohibit them from contacting or posting about you.
5. Consider a civil lawsuit.
If the doxxing caused you financial or emotional harm, you may be able to sue for damages under harassment or invasion-of-privacy laws.
If you don’t know who the person is, it’s more complex, but still actionable:
Discord can still remove the content and ban the user.
Law enforcement has subpoena power. If you file a police report and they determine a crime occurred, they can subpoena Discord for the user’s account information and IP data. Once identified, you can pursue the steps above.
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I was doxxed by someone on Discord.
Lexi, Chatbot
I’m sorry to hear that you were doxxed on Discord. Were any personal information or threats shared about you?
Yes.
Lexi, Chatbot
Have you reported this incident to Discord or any other authorities?
Yes.
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the criminal lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your doxxing incident.
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Zoey
Hi, I’m Zoey, and I am an experienced attorney. I know your question is important to you, and I’ll give it the time and attention it deserves.
Do you know the identity and location of the person who is doxxing you?
Zoey
If you know who the person is, there are several ways to respond:
1. Report them to Discord’s Trust & Safety department.
You’ve already done this, which is excellent. Discord can remove the content and potentially suspend or ban the user.
2. Retain a civil lawyer to send a cease and desist letter.
This letter tells the person their behavior is illegal and must stop immediately, and demands that all posts about you be removed.
While it’s not a court order, when it comes from an attorney on official letterhead, it often scares offenders into compliance because it signals you’re ready to take legal action.
3. Report it to the police.
Doxxing, cyber harassment, and cyberbullying are crimes in many jurisdictions. If you report this to law enforcement and ask for prosecution, the state can charge the individual. Once charged, they must stop their conduct and answer for it in criminal court.
4. Request a civil protective order.
You may also be able to get a protective order (restraining order) to prohibit them from contacting or posting about you.
5. Consider a civil lawsuit.
If the doxxing caused you financial or emotional harm, you may be able to sue for damages under harassment or invasion-of-privacy laws.
If you don’t know who the person is, it’s more complex, but still actionable:
Discord can still remove the content and ban the user.
Law enforcement has subpoena power. If you file a police report and they determine a crime occurred, they can subpoena Discord for the user’s account information and IP data. Once identified, you can pursue the steps above.
Zoey
I hope I’ve addressed your concerns. If there’s anything more I can help with regarding this issue, please let me know.
Zoey
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