{"id":35462,"date":"2022-07-24T12:39:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T12:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=35462"},"modified":"2022-07-24T12:39:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T12:39:11","slug":"what-can-i-do-if-someone-is-slandering-me-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-can-i-do-if-someone-is-slandering-me-on-facebook","title":{"rendered":"What Can I Do If Someone is Slandering Me on Facebook?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1a8899d9287\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1a8899d9287\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1a8899d9287\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-can-i-do-if-someone-is-slandering-me-on-facebook\/#What_Can_I_Do_If_Someone_is_Slandering_Me_on_Facebook\" title=\"What Can I Do If Someone is Slandering Me on Facebook?\">What Can I Do If Someone is Slandering Me on Facebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-can-i-do-if-someone-is-slandering-me-on-facebook\/#Defamation_of_character\" title=\"Defamation of character\">Defamation of character<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-can-i-do-if-someone-is-slandering-me-on-facebook\/#Defamation_of_character_on_Facebook\" title=\"Defamation of character on Facebook\">Defamation of character on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-can-i-do-if-someone-is-slandering-me-on-facebook\/#Bringing_a_lawsuit_for_a_slander_on_Facebook\" title=\"Bringing a lawsuit for a slander on Facebook\">Bringing a lawsuit for a slander on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-can-i-do-if-someone-is-slandering-me-on-facebook\/#Cost_of_a_lawsuit\" title=\"Cost of a lawsuit\">Cost of a lawsuit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-can-i-do-if-someone-is-slandering-me-on-facebook\/#How_to_report_a_slander_on_Facebook\" title=\"How to report a slander on Facebook\">How to report a slander on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-can-i-do-if-someone-is-slandering-me-on-facebook\/#Reporting_a_libel_on_Facebook\" title=\"Reporting a libel on Facebook\">Reporting a libel on Facebook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_I_Do_If_Someone_is_Slandering_Me_on_Facebook\"><\/span>What Can I Do If Someone is Slandering Me on Facebook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/RxDH5Dd.jpg\" style=\"max-height:292px; max-width:29% height:auto; margin:0px 10px; width:auto;\" alt=\"What can I do if someone is slandering me on Facebook\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you feel that someone is slandering you on Facebook, you may want to file a lawsuit to correct the false statements. Defamation lawsuits are filed in court for several reasons, including the slandering of character. It is important to know that the statute of limitations for defamation lawsuits varies from state to state. In many cases, you must file your lawsuit within one year from when the libelous statement was published or communicated. You should also be aware of your state&#8217;s statute of limitations for defamation lawsuits, as failure to do so can result in a dismissal of your case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defamation_of_character\"><\/span>Defamation of character<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Defamation of character is a serious crime. Facebook has made it possible for users to publicly post articles, pictures, and comments about you. While Facebook may delete this content, it can&#8217;t prevent someone from leaving a defamatory comment. You can file a lawsuit to get compensation if you feel that a Facebook post has damaged your reputation. Here are some tips to avoid defamation lawsuits on Facebook.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defamation_of_character_on_Facebook\"><\/span>Defamation of character on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Defamation of character on Facebook is not a rare occurrence, but it can have a disastrous effect on someone&#8217;s reputation. In many cases, the victim of a defamatory Facebook post may not even be aware that they&#8217;ve been the subject of a defamatory statement. The victim is entitled to compensation if they believe the false statement was published in the public domain, caused the victim injury, and was not protected by an applicable privilege. It is important to note that defamation in the workplace may pose particular challenges, since it is often difficult to differentiate between office gossip and innocent off-hand remarks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_a_lawsuit_for_a_slander_on_Facebook\"><\/span>Bringing a lawsuit for a slander on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bringing a lawsuit for slander on Facebook is similar to bringing a defamation lawsuit anywhere else. The plaintiff must prove that the slanderous comment was made on Facebook, in the form of video or livestream. If the comment was only in written form, it would not be considered defamation. Defamation on social media sites can be detrimental to a person&#8217;s livelihood, reputation, and emotional health.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_a_lawsuit\"><\/span>Cost of a lawsuit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Filing a defamation lawsuit against someone who slanders you online can be expensive, especially if the content you are suing is deemed false. A lawsuit for libel or slander must prove that the statements were true. The judicial system has a special division for such cases, called small claims court. If you believe that someone is using social media to spread defamatory statements, you can use DoNotPay to automate the process.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_report_a_slander_on_Facebook\"><\/span>How to report a slander on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have encountered slander on Facebook, the first step to take is reporting the offending post. Facebook has several ways to flag defamation, and you can report multiple items at once. You can also choose to report a friend or person who is harassing you. You can do this by clicking the three dots at the top right of the post, photo, or video. Once you have selected a report, Facebook will send it to the person responsible for the offending content.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reporting_a_libel_on_Facebook\"><\/span>Reporting a libel on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three ways to report a libel on Facebook. First, you need to copy the link to the libelous content from which you wish to file a complaint. If you don&#8217;t have access to Facebook, ask a friend who does have access to the platform to send the link to you. Next, you need to type in a detailed description of the libel. 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