What to do if…
someone you blocked creates new accounts to keep contacting you

What to do now

1. Get to a safer pause first. If you think they know where you are, are nearby, or you’re in immediate danger, call 999. If it’s not immediate danger but you feel at risk, call 101.
2. Preserve evidence (quickly, then stop looking at it).
   • Save the messages and the account profile (showing username/handle, date/time, and any threats).
   • Caution: some apps notify the other person if you screenshot certain content. If you’re not sure, consider taking a photo of the screen with another device, or using the platform’s export/download tools.
   • Copy/save profile links and message links where possible, plus call/text logs if relevant.
   • Keep a simple running note: date/time, platform, account name, what happened, any fear/impact.
   • Back it up somewhere they can’t access (a separate cloud folder/account, or share with a trusted person).
3. Lock down your accounts so “new accounts” can’t reach you easily.
   • Set profiles to private, and remove unknown followers/friends.
   • Restrict who can message you (for example, “friends only”) and turn off message requests from strangers if possible.
   • Turn off “find me by phone number/email”, contact syncing, and public follower lists where you can.
   • Disable location sharing and remove location tags from recent posts.
   • Turn on two-factor authentication and change passwords if there’s any chance they know them.
   • If you’re worried they may have accessed your device/account, do password changes from a safer device and consider device protection steps (updates, antivirus/firewall) before you change lots of settings.
4. Report each new account for harassment/stalking and block-evasion.
   • Use the in-app reporting tools and state that you blocked them and they returned via new accounts.
   • If they’re impersonating you or someone you know, report as impersonation as well.
   • Keep screenshots/photos of your reports/confirmation emails so you can show a pattern.
5. Reduce the channels they can use (without “disappearing” from your life).
   • Silence notifications for unknown senders and route DMs from non-contacts into a “requests” folder if available.
   • Consider a separate email address for sign-ups so your main address is harder to target.
6. Tell one trusted person what’s happening (today).
   • Share a short summary and ask them to keep it confidential.
   • If you’re worried about escalation, agree a simple check-in plan (for example: “If I text ‘call me’ please phone immediately”).
7. If it’s ongoing, escalating, or causing fear: report it to police as stalking/harassment.
   • Use 101 (or your local force’s online reporting) and describe the repeated contact after blocking, creation of new accounts, and any threats.
   • Ask for an incident/crime reference number and ask how you can add further evidence later.
   • You do not need everything “perfect” before reporting — you can report first and keep adding incidents to your log.
   • If relevant, ask whether this could be treated as stalking and what protective options exist (police can apply for Stalking Protection Orders in some situations).
8. Get specialist support without committing to any big decisions.
   • Consider contacting the National Stalking Helpline for practical support and navigating reporting options.
   • If you’re in England/Wales, Victim Support can also provide confidential support (you don’t need to have reported to the police).