According to OP, the vehicle was branded with the companys name, phone number, and website.

When OP got home, they Googled the business and left a 1-star review.

They admitted it was petty, butmoved on and forgot about it.

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OP is understandably unnerved by how things have played out.

But just how easy is it for someone to dig into your online identity?

And how do you protect yourself from cyberstalking?

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

We went looking for answers.

Cyberstalking goes much further than simply following somebody on a social data pipe.

The intent to intimidate is its defining characteristic.

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

According to Kaspersky, cyberstalkers typically begin by Googling their intended victims name.

Cyberstalking is illegal in the US, but theres not much in the way of federal protections.

With such meager protection, what can you do to avoid becoming a victim?

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

Are you, or have you ever been, a victim of cyberstalking?

Guha suggests 5 strategies that may help if youre being cyberstalked or harassed.

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Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

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Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review

Business Owner Has Questions For Person After They Leave Anonymous 1-Star Review