My ex made a website about me. What can I do? How do I remove personal information from the Internet?

[Anonymous]

I really need help!

My ex made a website about me. He posted private photos, wrote how I cheated on him (lies), and how I swindled money out of him (double lies). The worst thing is that I found out about this from my friends!! I mean, it would’ve been understandable if he just asked for money for the removal. But he just ignores me. I’m just very frustrated and don’t know what to do. I'm terrified that my colleagues at work and my parents will see it. For starters, I want to remove personal info from Google search results. Maybe someone has dealt with a similar situation?

[maggie_c]

You know, not all exes are bad. Some are even worse, like mine, for example. Only he couldn’t even make a real site, so he created a page on Blogger. Then the story goes the same as yours: he published photos and came up with different lies. I had to make some noise for tech support to do anything, but eventually, I managed to remove personal info from Google search and then delete the whole page.

[Asker]

It's really sad that some guys do that. But where do we complain? And what should we say?

[maggie_c]

Well, there are several options. I’ve just checked the history, here are some things that worked for me.

If the guy offers to “buy” or “redeem” your photos right on the site, try to report phishing on Google. You can do it here safebrowsing.google.com/.../?rd=1&hl=en

If your ex is promoting the site with your photos through Google ads, you can complain here support.google.com/.../?hl=en

If those options above didn’t work, try checking this out reputationamerica.org/.../ I’d say it is pretty straightforward.

Just remember to not be discouraged and don't give up! Also, feel free to bombard the support service’s mailbox if it takes a long time for them to make a decision.

[Anonymous]

Yeah you can sue for defamation. Take as many screenshots as you can for proof. You can call the police and call a lawyer.

[jjj101010]

Depends what country you are in. Different rules depending on where u live. Happy to chat if u want. DM me

[Iron_Man]

Never pay for blackmail. Contact somebody in charge so they can remove things like that online

[Anonymous]

If the private photos include nudity you can prosecute him for revenge porn in most places.

[Wise4myage]

Sue him for defamation of character.