Stuart: Suspected Cyberstalking
Subject: Stuart, 45 years old.
Background:
Stuart contacted The Cyber Helpline following a hacked account and shared concerns that an ex partner had a history of stalking and harassment.
Actions Taken:
Safety Information: Walked Stuart through best practices in device security.
Initial Resources: Provided Stuart with a link to our guide on Cyberstalking for him to review.
National Stalking Helpline: Informed him on how to contact the National Stalking Helpline for further specialised assistance.
Further Safety Information: We advised Stuart on how he can see which devices are logged in to a Microsoft account.
Responder Check in: We checked in with Stuart a few days after the initial call to check they were happy with the information and advice they had received.
Outcome:
After receiving comprehensive advice and resources, Stuart felt supported and the case was closed.
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