You Are Being Cyberstalked Take Back Control
Cyberstalking affects 1.5 million Americans annually. Federal law (18 U.S.C. 2261A) makes it a criminal offense with up to 5 years imprisonment. You have legal options, and proper digital evidence is the foundation for enforcement.
5 Steps If You Are Being Cyberstalked
Evidence quality determines whether your case leads to prosecution.
Stop all engagement with the stalker. Any response reinforces behavior.
Document every incident with screenshots, timestamps, and URLs
Secure all accounts with new passwords and non-SMS 2FA
File a police report citing your state cyberstalking statute
Contact a cybersecurity professional for forensic device sweep
Cyberstalking Response Services
Forensic Device Sweeps
Forensic-grade tools detect stalkerware, keyloggers, GPS trackers, and remote access trojans that consumer antivirus products miss.
Digital Evidence Preservation
Court-admissible chain of custody documentation, metadata capture, and forensic imaging that supports criminal prosecution and civil restraining orders.
Account Security and Data Broker Removal
Full audit of all accounts, hardware-based 2FA implementation, and systematic removal of personal information from 50+ data broker databases.
Expert Witness Testimony
Certified testimony for criminal and civil proceedings on digital forensics, evidence integrity, and technical methods used by the stalker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as cyberstalking?
A pattern of repeated, targeted online behavior causing reasonable fear for safety. Under 18 U.S.C. 2261A, it becomes federal crime when causing substantial distress or fear of harm. All 50 states have cyberstalking statutes.
Can my devices have spyware from a stalker?
Yes. Commercial stalkerware can be installed in minutes with brief physical access. Signs include unusual battery drain, increased data usage, and device running warm. Consumer antivirus misses most stalkerware.
What laws protect cyberstalking victims?
Federal 18 U.S.C. 2261A, state statutes (NC Gen. Stat. 14-196.3), VAWA provisions, and civil restraining order options. Penalties up to 5 years federal imprisonment.
What does PTG do for cyberstalking victims?
Forensic device sweeps, evidence preservation with chain of custody, account hardening, data broker removal, and expert witness testimony. Every engagement is confidential. Call 919-348-4912.
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You Do Not Have to Face This Alone
Cyberstalking thrives on isolation. Taking the first step shifts the balance of power back to you.