Cyberstalking: how to recognise it and protect yourself

Someone is watching you, tracking where you go, or forcing contact — even after you said no.

Signs of stalking

  • Repeated messages and calls, even after you asked them to stop.
  • New accounts every time you block them.
  • They know where you were or who you were with, without you telling them.
  • They monitor your accounts or those of your friends and family.
  • Gifts or messages waiting for you in places you go.

How can they know where I am?

  • Location sharing in an app (Google Maps, Snap Map, Find My…).
  • A spy app on your phone (stalkerware).
  • A small tracker (like an AirTag) in your things or your car.
  • Your posts, or your friends’ posts, showing your location.

What to do

  1. Document every incident: date, time, what happened.
  2. Check location sharing and turn it off.
  3. If you suspect a spy app, don’t delete it straight away — the person may notice. Ask for technical support first.
  4. Talk to someone you trust and plan for your safety.

Cyberstalking can turn into physical danger. If you feel unsafe, see what to do now.

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