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← Blog 27 October 2026 · Guides · 1 min read

How to save evidence of online defamation

Screenshot, link and date: the three things to do right away, before the content disappears.

When you are attacked online, the first thing to do is save the evidence. Content can be deleted at any moment.

1. Take a full screenshot

The text, the author name and the date must be visible.

2. Copy the link

The link to the post or comment helps the lawyer find it.

3. Do not reply

Replying can make things worse. Let a lawyer decide how to act.

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