Find local authorities
Enter a U.S. ZIP code to prepare searches for nearby police and sheriff’s offices. Their Maps listings show phone numbers, addresses, and hours.
Choose an official listing in Google Maps to view its phone number and address.
Take it one step at a time
What do you want removed?
Pick the option that sounds closest. You’ll get plain-language steps and the official place to start.
Choose one
If more than one applies, start with the one that feels most urgent.
Your steps will appear here
Choose a problem on the left. Nothing you select is saved or sent anywhere.
Get help from law enforcement
For threats, stalking, doxxing, fraud, or other online crime, find nearby authorities or report the incident to the FBI.
Report internet crime to the FBI
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) accepts reports about cyber-enabled fraud, scams, extortion, account takeovers, and other online crime.
Go to the official IC3 siteIf someone is in immediate danger, call 911. IC3 is for reporting and is not an emergency response service.
Want help doing this?
If the steps feel overwhelming, you can ask about a paid, done-for-you cleanup. We’ll review what is showing online, explain what can realistically be removed, and handle the requests you approve.
- Start with a simple review of the links or listings bothering you.
- Get a clear scope and price before any removal work begins.
- Receive updates as requests are submitted and results are checked.
Before you start
Open the page with your information, tap the address bar, then choose Copy.
Include your information and the website name. Keep it until removal is confirmed.
Many removals are not finished until you click a confirmation link. Check Spam too.