Digital evidence is easy to delete, so capture it as soon as you see it.

For each message or post

• Screenshot the full screen, not a crop of the text.
• Make sure the username and the timestamp are visible.
• Note the platform and the date you saw it.
• Save the original file without editing it.

If there is a series of messages, capture them in order. A pattern over time is usually more persuasive than one message on its own.