{"id":6127,"date":"2023-05-08T13:30:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T17:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digitalforensics.com\/blog\/?p=6127"},"modified":"2025-07-23T19:58:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T19:58:07","slug":"how-to-report-someone-on-facebook-for-harassment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digitalforensics.com\/blog\/harassment\/how-to-report-someone-on-facebook-for-harassment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Report Facebook Harassment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Facebook has over 3 billion monthly active users and remains one of the most popular social media platforms. It has even transcended its original purpose, with users now able to join communities, buy or sell in the marketplace, and even find love. Facebook\u2019s massive reach naturally attracts individuals with good and bad intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41% of Americans<\/a> have experienced online harassment. Furthermore, Meta reported<\/a> a slight increase in Facebook harassment in the first quarter of 2025. Fortunately, Facebook has content moderation policies and a system to report harassment on Facebook along with other abusive behavior. To get started, let\u2019s look at how Meta defines Facebook harassment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>How is Facebook Harassment Defined?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meta\u2019s community standards<\/a> state that harassment of any form is prohibited across the company\u2019s three platforms, especially as issues like Facebook dating scams<\/a>, impersonation schemes and stalking on facebook<\/a> continue to rise. Platform administrators prioritize protecting minors affected by harassment. However, there are two separate harassment policies for public figures and private individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>For Public Figures<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meta defines public figures as government officials, political candidates, users with over one million fans or followers on social media, and people who are heavily featured in the news. Public figures regularly receive criticism from millions of people. Hence, Facebook only focuses on removing extreme attacks against public figures or situations where the figure is tagged in comments and posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>For Private Individuals<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meta provides heightened protection for private individuals. The company focuses on removing content intended to degrade or shame. However, Facebook also has a self-reporting feature for users to notify the platform of any abusive behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>How to Report Harassment on Facebook<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should always report harassment on Facebook<\/a> when you come across it. As a result, the abuser\u2019s profile can be removed before they are able to harm anyone else. You can report posts, profiles, messages, and comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>For Posts<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking to report posts on your timeline, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Click the three dots in the top right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select \u201cReport\u201d from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. When prompted with \u201cWhy are you reporting this photo?\u201d, choose the harassment option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Under \u201cHow is it harassment or abuse?\u201d, choose the option that best fits your circumstance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. If you choose \u201cHarassment or abuse\u201d, you\u2019ll be asked \u201cWho is being harassed?\u201d Choose the appropriate answer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>For Profiles<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you are looking to report a profile for Facebook harassment, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Visit the<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click the three dots in the top right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Select \u201cReport Profile\u201d from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. When prompted with \u201cWhat do you want to report?\u201d, choose \u201cSomething about this profile\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Under \u201cWhy are you reporting this profile\u201d, select the harassment option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. When asked \u201cHow is it harassment or abuse?\u201d, choose the appropriate option for your situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. If you choose the harassment option, then select \u201cWho is being harassed?\u201d Select the response that best applies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      <\/span>For Messages<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      To report an interaction on mobile, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      1. Press and hold a message until menu options appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Select \u201cMore\u201d and then \u201cReport\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. From there, select \u201cHarassment\u201d and then \u201cSubmit\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        To report an interaction on a computer, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        1. Look for the three dots next to the message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Click on \u201cReport\u201d and then \u201cHarassment\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          <\/span>For Comments<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          To report a comment on mobile, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            \n
          1. Select \u201cReport\u201d from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. When prompted with \u201cWhy are you reporting this comment?\u201d, choose the harassment option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Under \u201cHow is it harassment or abuse?\u201d, choose the option that best fits your circumstance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. If you choose \u201cHarassment or abuse\u201d, you\u2019ll be asked \u201cWho is being harassed?\u201d Choose the appropriate answer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            To report a comment on a computer, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n
            1. Look for the three dots next to the comment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Select \u201cReport\u201d from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. You will be prompted with \u201cWhy are you reporting this comment?\u201d. Choose the harassment option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Under \u201cHow is it harassment or abuse?\u201d, choose the option that best fits your circumstance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. If you choose \u201cHarassment or abuse\u201d, you\u2019ll be asked \u201cWho is being harassed?\u201d Choose the appropriate answer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              <\/span>Other Ways to Respond to Facebook Harassment<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              Harassment can take many forms. Some harassment can be minor annoyances while others can be extremely serious. It\u2019s important to always report harassment on Facebook. However, you may need to take more steps for more severe cases of harassment. Here are a few other steps you can take to respond to Facebook harassment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              <\/span>Preserve Evidence<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Online harassers will hide behind anonymity to act without fear of repercussions. But digital investigators can trace the digital data left behind by the perpetrator, discovering their geolocation and identity. It\u2019s important to have evidence of the harassment to give investigators a place to start. Make sure to take screenshots of messages, the profiles involved, and anything relevant to the crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              <\/span>Adjust Privacy Settings<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Your profile and posts can unintentionally reveal a lot about you. Bad actors will often be able to see your birthday, hometown, family members, and more. Fortunately, Facebook offers customizable privacy settings that allow users to control what information appears on your profile as well as who can see your posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              You should also set your profile to private, limiting the amount of exposure to strangers. Make sure to vet your friends list to ensure that it only includes people you trust. In Facebook Messenger, you can manage who can message you directly by adjusting the settings under \u201cPrivacy & Safety\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              <\/span>Contact Law Enforcement for Extreme Cases<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Law enforcement is a valuable resource for victims dealing with severe cases of harassment. Police can help you file an official report that can support future legal processes like lawsuits or court proceedings. They can also trace the perpetrator\u2019s digital footprint to discover their geolocation and identity. This is important since police can\u2019t take action against an anonymous perpetrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              You should also report harassment on Facebook to the FBI. The FBI runs the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), the national center for online crime reporting. They have jurisdiction across state lines and even have relationships with law enforcement in other countries. 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