Social media warning after woman stalked from online posts

Last year there were almost 1,000 stalking charges reported in Scotland.

We’ve all become used to sharing much of our lives online – but do we really know who’s watching?

As people continue to document their daily routines on social media, there are growing fears it could put them at risk.

Last year, there were almost 1,000 stalking charges reported in Scotland.

STV News spoke to a woman from Glasgow who was harassed by a stranger after he came across a photo of her on Instagram.

He would regularly stand outside the salon where she worked, send her letters and had even mapped out where she walked her dog using photos she had posted.

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Last updated Jan 20th, 2026 at 19:21

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