Preserve evidence
Capture URLs, screenshots, dates, usernames, search results, review text and any messages before content changes.
Classify the harm
Defamation, privacy, harassment, impersonation, review abuse, copyright, platform-policy issues and business disparagement need different routes.
Try platform pathways where appropriate
Some posts, reviews or images may fit platform reporting policies. Others may need publisher contact or legal review.
Know when to speak to a lawyer
Serious false claims, business loss, threats, stalking, doxxing, court issues or repeated harassment may need legal advice.
Protect search visibility
Reputation and search repair can run alongside legal review, especially when harmful pages are ranking for a name or business.
Useful next steps
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