CYBERLIBEL

Goo day to you too. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We understand how distressing and damaging coordinated online defamation and harassment can be, and we take these situations very seriously.

Based on your description, this matter may fall within the scope of cyber defamation, online harassment, and potential violations under applicable cybercrime and defamation laws. While anonymous or dummy accounts can create challenges, there are established investigative and legal pathways that may help identify the responsible party and stop the misconduct.

Our firm can assist you through the following structured approach:

1. Evidence Preservation & Case Assessment
We will review the screenshots, account details, timestamps, and any related materials you have secured to evaluate the strength of the case and ensure the evidence is properly preserved for legal use.

2. Technical & Platform-Level Investigation
Where appropriate, we coordinate lawful investigative measures and platform requests to help determine links between the accounts and identify the individual behind them. Please note that successful identification often depends on the availability of platform data and jurisdictional factors.

3. Legal Strategy & Enforcement
We will advise you on the most effective legal remedies available, which may include:

- Formal cease-and-desist actions
- Platform takedown requests
- Police or cybercrime complaints (where applicable)
- Civil defamation proceedings

Next Steps
To proceed with an initial assessment, please provide:

- Screenshots of the defamatory posts
- URLs to the posts and profiles
- Dates and times of the incidents
- List of affected persons
- Any prior interactions with the accounts (if any)
- Your jurisdiction/location and the suspected jurisdiction of the offender (if known)

Upon review, we will provide you with a clear risk assessment, recommended strategy, timeline, and fee structure.

We look forward to assisting you in protecting your reputation and resolving this matter effectively.

Sincerely,

Ascendance International Consulting 

Hello. I understand how distressing and invasive this situation is. Dealing with a coordinated campaign of 'troll' accounts is not just an emotional burden; it is a direct assault on your reputation.

As a lawyer we can provide you with the legal framework and the strategic roadmap we need to address this under cybercrime laws (such as the Cybercrime Prevention Act in the Philippines).

Here is how we can systematically approach this issue:

1. The Investigation: Identifying the Anonymous
It is a common misconception that dummy accounts are untraceable. While we cannot personally or 'dox' an individual, the legal process for identification is well-established:
- Preservation of Metadata: Beyond screenshots, we need the Links (URLs) to the specific profiles and posts. This allows authorities to request data that isn't visible to the public.
- John Doe Lawsuits: In many jurisdictions, we can file a complaint against 'John Doe.' This allows the lawyer to move for a court-to-platform.
- Service Provider Disclosure: Once a court order is issued, social media platforms (like Meta or X) are often required to release the IP addresses, registration emails, and phone numbers associated with those dummy accounts.

2. Legal Characterization of the Offenses
Based on your description, the individual is likely committing several distinct crimes:
- Cyber Libel: The public and malicious imputation of a crime or vice intended to cause dishonor or contempt, committed through an information/communication technology.
- Harassment/Stalking: The repeated creation of accounts to contact or monitor you despite being blocked or reported (often covered under 'Unjust Vexation' or specific Gender-Based Violence laws).
- Identity Theft: If the dummy accounts are using your photos or names to impersonate you while posting these stories.

3. Recommended Action Plan
To move from being a target to being an aggressor in this legal fight, we need to follow these steps:

Phase A: Evidence Hardening
- Do not engage: Every time you reply, you give them more material to twist.
- Log everything: Create a spreadsheet. Column A: Date/Time. Column B: URL of the post. Column C: Content of the defamation. Column D: Screenshot reference number.

Phase B: Administrative Reporting
- Report to the Platform: Use the Harassment or Hate Speech reporting tools. This creates an internal paper trail within the social media company.
- NBI/Police Cybercrime Division: we need to visit your local cybercrime unit. They can assist in tagging these accounts for future preservation orders.

Phase C: Filing the Formal Complaint
- Affidavit of Complaint: Work with our lawyer to draft a sworn statement detailing the timeline of events.
- Request for Preservation of Data: We - the lawyer - should immediately send a formal letter to the social media platform to freeze the account data so the user cannot delete the evidence.

Under most cybercrime laws, the penalty for Cyber Libel is actually higher than traditional libel because of the 'use of information technology' which allows the defamation to spread faster and stay online longer.

Please share your direct number, so to arrange a Zoom call and discuss in detail.