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Confidential, free guidance for doxxing, stalking, harassment, identity abuse, and other privacy harms. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

HPRA Intake & Support

  • Business Phone: (501) 492‑6531
  • Email: help@humanprivacyrightsalliance.org
  • Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm CT (leave a voicemail after hours)
  • Confidentiality: We keep your information private unless there is an imminent risk of harm or you request a referral to law enforcement.

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If this is an emergency

  • Call 911 or your local emergency number.
  • Mental health crisis: call/text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
  • Immediate safety planning: contact a trusted person and move to a safe place.

First Steps (Quick Checklist)

  1. Preserve evidence: take screenshots, save URLs, export chat logs, and note dates/times. Do not delete threatening messages.
  2. Lock down accounts: change passwords, enable multi‑factor authentication, review recovery emails/phones, revoke old sessions.
  3. Reduce exposure: tighten social privacy settings; remove home/work address from public profiles; consider a P.O. box.
  4. Device safety: update OS/browser, run reputable AV, check for unfamiliar apps/extensions, and review account access tokens.
  5. Document harm: maintain a simple incident log (what happened, where, links, impact). This helps with reports and protection orders.

Download templates (incident log, screenshot guide)

How HPRA Helps

  • Incident triage & safety plan tailored to your situation.
  • Platform reporting (impersonation, non‑consensual sharing, hate, threats).
  • Identity abuse response (account takeover, SIM‑swap, fraud steps).
  • Law‑enforcement navigation and documentation tips.
  • Workplace & school guidance for accommodations and safety.
  • Referrals to legal aid, counseling, and advocacy partners.

State & Government Resources

Minnesota

  • Safe at Home (Address Confidentiality Program) — Minnesota Secretary of State program to protect your residence address while receiving mail securely. Learn more →
  • Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) — guidance on reporting cybercrime, stalking, and digital evidence. Visit BCA →
  • Office of the Minnesota Attorney General — consumer protection & identity theft assistance. Identity theft help →
  • Minnesota Judicial Branch — information on Harassment Restraining Orders (HRO) & Orders for Protection (OFP). HRO/OFP forms →
  • 211 Minnesota — statewide referral line for shelter, legal aid, counseling, and social services (dial 211). Find services →

U.S. Federal

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call/text 988; chat available. 988 Lifeline →
  • FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) — report online fraud, extortion, hacking attempts. File at IC3.gov →
  • FTC IdentityTheft.gov — personalized recovery plan for identity theft; dispute fraudulent accounts. Start recovery →
  • USPS Inspection Service — report mail fraud or stalking using postal channels. Report to USPIS →
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233); chat available. thehotline.org →

Note: We can help you decide which reports to file and in what order to avoid overwhelming you or duplicating effort.

Account & Device Hardening (Essentials)

  • Use a password manager and unique passwords; enable app‑based MFA (avoid SMS where possible).
  • Secure your phone number: add a SIM‑swap/PIN with your carrier and disable unauthorized port‑outs.
  • Review connected apps and sessions for Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and X; revoke anything unfamiliar.
  • Turn on automatic OS/browser updates; remove risky extensions; audit admin users on shared devices.
  • Consider privacy‑focused tools (Proton Mail/VPN, encrypted cloud, tracker‑blocking browsers).

View full guide

For Law Enforcement & Schools

HPRA provides survivor‑centered technical assistance, briefings on platform evidence retention, and training on digital harassment, doxxing, and identity abuse. Request materials or a training session.

partners@humanprivacyrightsalliance.org

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