Change your password often, do not pick obvious words or numbers for your password, and make sure to include a combination of letters and numbers for your password.
If an abuser has access to your email account, he or she may be able to read your incoming and outgoing mail. Even if you believe your account is secure, make sure you choose a password he or she will not be able to guess.
If an abuser sends you threatening or harassing email messages, you can print and save them as evidence of this abuse. These messages may also constitute a federal offense. For more information on this issue, contact your local United States Attorney's Office.
Browsing Websites
If an abuser knows how to read your computer's history and/or cache file (automatically saved web pages and graphics), he or she may be able to see information you have viewed on the Internet. Click on the name of the internet browser you are using to learn about how to avoid this:
Social Networking - Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.
When you post information, comments, pictures, or anything on these social networking sites, you must assume that the abuser can see the information, even if you have locked your profile. These websites are popular and easy ways to stay in touch with friends and family, and we often don't think twice about posting an update that gives out information that could be used to track us, like our weekend plans. Think twice before you post anything!
However, just like with emails, if an abuser sends you threatening or harassing messages on these sites, you can print and save them as evidence of the abuse.
Text Messages
As with emails and social websites, if an abuser sends you threatening or harassing messages, you can print and save them as evidence of the abuse.
