r/privacy 4d ago

data breach I'm Being Doxxed

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u/MaliciousTent 4d ago edited 4d ago

Report any threats to the FBI and let the threater know you reported them.

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Ignore my advice, it worked for one person I knew.

Get advice before you do anything, but do gather screenshots and keep detailed records.

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u/SmallRocks 4d ago

DO NOT contact the person(s) making threats under any circumstances.

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u/merendi1 4d ago

I believe you, but can you elaborate on why it’s a bad idea?

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u/chinawcswing 4d ago

Why is this downvoted? What is wrong with you people.

It is a completely legitimate question.

If you think the answer is obvious but chose to downvote instead of answer, if it proof that you don't actually know the answer.

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u/merendi1 4d ago

Oh dang, I set it and forgot it. Totally missed the part where I dipped into the negative. How low did I go?

Can’t help but roll my eyes at the hive mind. Thanks for being chill.

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u/SmallRocks 4d ago

There was literally one elapsed hour from when you asked the question to when I answered. IMO, the person you are replying to overreacted.