Someone just made a site claiming to be me, adding almost nude photos of me, I'm not sure how to deal with this, or what actions to take?

I am so sorry this happened to you! It's great that you have supportive friends and family that would alert you to the fact the website existed, and you did the right thing by contacting the site's administrator to have it removed.

Is the site's administrator (ISP..internet service provider) able to provide you with information regarding what account created the fraudulent website? If not, do you still have proof of the website? (since it has been removed, there are cached copies of the site that can be retrieved, either on your internet browser, your friend/families or the site administrator can send it to you). In case you need to talk with an ISP or other person, you can ask for the cached copy (pronounced "cashed"), so they know what you are referring to.

What was done to you was awful, and your feelings of mistrust and hurt are normal for a person who has been victimized by a crime. This crime could be characterized as a domestic violence crime, since it was likely from your ex-husband, or any type of cyber bully, threat, etc.

You have many options as a victim of an internet (cyber) crime, depending on the exact circumstances, your age, and where you live. Here is a good place to start:
- Cyberstalking Laws.
- You can also contact your local domestic violence center, as they may have more information about who to contact (lawyers, etc) for women who have been victimized. The National Domestic Violence hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) and website: http://www.ndvh.org/

If you would like help in researching your options, I could search for more specific resources in your area (just need your city/state (assuming you are in the U.S.). Feel free to send to me privately by clicking on my name, in orange, above.

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