I’ve Been Doxxed - Now What?

Doxxing - the act of having your private information shared publicly without your consent — is stressful, violating, and sometimes even dangerous. Whether it’s your home address, phone number, workplace, or other personal data being exposed, here’s exactly what to do next.

🚨 Step 1: Stay Calm and Document Everything

Screenshot everything: Capture posts, comments, messages, or listings where your info is shared.
Save URLs and note the platforms involved.
Log timestamps and usernames if possible.

These records will be useful if you report the incident or need legal protection.

🧹 Step 2: Report and Remove the Information

Report the doxxing on the platform where it appeared (Twitter/X, Reddit, Discord, forums, etc.). Most have specific policies against doxxing and will act quickly.
Contact site admins or use reporting tools to request content takedowns.
Use Google’s removal tool to request personal info be taken out of search results:

🔐 Step 3: Lock Down Your Digital Life

Change your passwords, starting with email, banking, and social media.
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) everywhere you can.
Audit what’s public about you — check social media, bios, blogs, etc.
Consider using a to stay organized and secure.

🧾 Step 4: Remove Yourself From Data Broker Sites

Your information might have been pulled from public sources. Use tools or services (manual or paid) to remove yourself from:

Whitepages
Spokeo
BeenVerified
MyLife
PeopleFinder, etc.

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Doxxing - the act of having your private information shared publicly without your consent — is stressful, violating, and sometimes even dangerous. Whether it’s your home address, phone number, workplace, or other personal data being exposed, here’s exactly what to do next.

🚨 Step 1: Stay Calm and Document Everything

Screenshot everything: Capture posts, comments, messages, or listings where your info is shared.
Save URLs and note the platforms involved.
Log timestamps and usernames if possible.

These records will be useful if you report the incident or need legal protection.

🧹 Step 2: Report and Remove the Information

Report the doxxing on the platform where it appeared (Twitter/X, Reddit, Discord, forums, etc.). Most have specific policies against doxxing and will act quickly.
Contact site admins or use reporting tools to request content takedowns.
Use Google’s removal tool to request personal info be taken out of search results:

🔐 Step 3: Lock Down Your Digital Life

Change your passwords, starting with email, banking, and social media.
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) everywhere you can.
Audit what’s public about you — check social media, bios, blogs, etc.
Consider using a to stay organized and secure.

🧾 Step 4: Remove Yourself From Data Broker Sites

Your information might have been pulled from public sources. Use tools or services (manual or paid) to remove yourself from:

Whitepages
Spokeo
BeenVerified
MyLife
PeopleFinder, etc.

Sites like or can help automate this process.

Remove info from Google

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