Cyberbullying is when someone intimidates, threatens, or upsets you but it’s not in-person. For example, it could be by text, email, social media, or messages in online forums and games.

Cyberbullying can also be part of another crime such as:

• harassment
• doxxing
• grooming
• sexploitation

You can learn more about cyberbullying in the national bullying helpline’s guide

If you want to tell us about cyberbullying, you can report it online, by phone, or in person.

Report it using our online form

Learn about other ways you can report a crime to us

If you experience cyberbullying, you can:

• report it to the social media or website it was shared on
• save or screenshot posts and messages (to give to us when you report it)
• block the sender

If you report it to us, it can help if you record:

• what was said or sent
• what platform, website, or app it was on
• when it was sent or posted
• the sender's name or username (if known)

To help prevent cyberbullying you can:

• make your social media accounts private
• limit who can message you on social media
• do not accept messages or friend requests from people you do not know
• restrict or block accounts that make you feel uncomfortable
• take breaks from social media

Protect children from cyberbullying

To help protect children from cyberbullying, you can also follow our advice on keeping children safe online