Internet Harassment

Do you ever wonder why the large Internet service providers, social networking sites and message board forums don't do anything to stop cyber harassment and online stalking? It's because the Communications Decency Act of 1996 ("CDA") Section 230(c)(1) shields providers of interactive computer services from liability for the actions of the individuals using those services.

Since they have no liability for the actions of their members they make very little effort to identify them or even discourage the cyber harassment of other members.

Some Cyber Harassment Statistics (2002):

- 62% of Cyber Harassment Victims are Female, primarily ages 18-24.

- Groups most at risk for Cyber Harassment include:
- Women, particularly abused women
- Special Ability Groups
- Minors
- Members of Minority Groups
- New Internet Users

- 62% of all Cyber Stalking Victims are located in the United States

- Cyber Harassers are primarily male, but the number of female cyber harassment offenders is growing steadily.

- 25% of Offenders are personally known by their victims.

If you or someone you know are the target of a cyber stalker or online harassment you don't need to take it lying down. Even though you will get little help from the ISP or social network you can hire a private investigator to perform a reverse email search to locate and identify the stalker. Document their investigation into a report and use that report in court to get justice against your stalker.

If you are ready to fight back and stop being a victim you can begin by searching online for a PI that specialized in Internet investigations and cyber stalking intervention.