I know this may sound like a simple or stupid question ( I did six years in the army, and yes, there is a such thing a stupid question.) And it may even sound a little childish. But I figure you all would know the answer so here it is.
Someone, keeps posting a fake myspace page about me. (I don't even have a real one!) all it ever says is I'm gay (which I'm not) and stupid **** like I need to go shopping, blah, blah, just stereotypical stuff. No one has ever been threatened or any thing like that. I just keep emailing myspace, and they just keep taking it down, but a couple days later there it will be again. Should I contact my local law enforcement in ohio about this?
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05-20-08 02:01 PM #1
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Is is a crime?
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05-20-08 02:15 PM #2
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No it is not a crime, but just out of curiosity, when was the last time you actually went shopping?
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05-20-08 02:38 PM #3
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You may have a civil claim for defamation of character, but no crime has occurred (at least here).
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Not familiar with the subject, but isn't there case law somewhere about some kids putting up a fake myspace of their school principle? I can't remember if law enforcement was involved. :confused:
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05-20-08 07:40 PM #5
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Please don't take offense to my laughing.
Honestly, best advice is to ignore it and it'll go away. Someone knows they're getting a rise out of you so they keep creating a new page.#17 in your program, #1 in your hearts.
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05-20-08 09:53 PM #6
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There may be some states that have computer laws or harassment over communications laws but I don't know if having a fake myspace page about someone qualifies.
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Lets say it does rise to the level of a crime. Lets say the culprit is 800 miles from you. Are you going to travel their at your own expense to be interviewed, testify at least twice etc. ??
I get this from people that have been scammed on Ebay. The " seller " lives in my area and the buyer paid for a trinket from Phoenix ( 2,000 miles away). Is the person in AZ going to fly here , stay in a hotel, rent a car, eat etc on their own dime for me to charge this person ?Creeper Cop
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