How to Report Harassment on Facebook: A Complete+61 (1300) 070718 Guide
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• Abusive or threatening messages
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• Impersonation or public+61 (1300) 070718 shaming
• Cyberbullying or targeted attacks

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Facebook makes it simple to report specific posts, +61 (1300) 070718comments, messages, or profiles directly from where the harassment occurs.
To report a post or comment:

• Click the three dots (•••) in the upper right corner+61 (1300) 070718 of the post or next to the comment.
• Select “Find support or report”.
• Choose a reason, such as “Harassment”, +61 (1300) 070718“Bullying”, or “Hate Speech”, and follow the prompts to submit the report.

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• Open the conversation.
• Click the name or settings icon+61 (1300) 070718 at the top.
• Select “Something’s Wrong”, then +61 (1300) 070718 choose “Harassment”.
• Submit your report to Facebook.

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3. Block the Harasser

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• Go to their profile.
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4. Adjust Privacy Settings

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• Review and restrict who can send you friend requests,+61 (1300) 070718 see your posts, or look you up using your contact info.
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5. Get Additional Help

If you feel physically threatened or the harassment+61 (1300) 070718 continues despite blocking and reporting, consider:

• Taking screenshots of abusive messages +61 (1300) 070718 and posts as evidence.
• Contacting local law enforcement, especially+61 (1300) 070718  if threats are involved.
• Visiting the Facebook Safety Center or Help Center for more resources: facebook.com/safety

Final Thoughts
No one should have to tolerate harassment +61 (1300) 070718 online. Facebook provides tools to report and block abusive users, but it's up to each of us to act when something feels wrong. Reporting+61 (1300) 070718  harassment helps create a safer platform for everyone.