Americans create fake social media accounts to cyberstalk spouses and exes, survey says


In an age when privacy is top of mind for most people, almost half of Americans admit to 'stalking' an ex or current partner online without them knowing, according to a new survey by NortonLifeLock. — Dreamstime/TNS

Do you spy on your ex's social media accounts after you two break up? You aren't alone.

In an age when privacy is top of mind for most people, almost half of Americans admit to "stalking" an ex or current partner online without them knowing, according to a new survey by NortonLifeLock.

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