Snapchat is a unique social media and messaging app that keeps you connected with numerous people with the click of a button. Most people use Snapchat for fun, but just like any other social media platform, some users will use it for nefarious reasons.
Read on to find out why and how to report a user on Snapchat …
When to report a user on Snapchat
Similar to Facebook and Twitter, Snapchat hasCommunity Guidelines that you must meet to use your platform. If you don’t follow these guidelines, you run the risk of your account being permanently suspended or blocked.
There are several reasons why you may want to report a Snapchat account. But these are the main types of posts that violate the Snapchat Community Guidelines:
Sexual content, such as pornography.
Child sexual exploitation.
Intimidation, harassment and threats to commit a crime or harm someone.
Trying to contact someone who has blocked you from another account.
Share private information about another person.
Showing someone in a compromising position without their consent.
The glorification of self-harm.
Graphic violence.
Spreading false information.
Interpretation.
Sale of controlled products such as drugs, firearms and counterfeit products.
Hate speech.
The company also prohibits terrorist organizations from using its platform.
It should be noted that breastfeeding or other forms of non-sexual nudity are allowed on Snapchat.
Most social media platforms have rules in place so that users can use these services safely without worrying about harassment or intimidation. Apart from reporting, you can also block someone on Snapchat to prevent them from contacting you through the app.
How to report an account on Snapchat
Reporting an account on Snapchat is simple.
When you report content on Snapchat, the social media platform moderators will receive the report and determine if the Story or account has violated their Community Guidelines.
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To report a Snapchat account:
Go to the contact you want to report.
Click your avatar in the upper right corner.
Select the three points in the upper right corner.
Touch Report .
Continue with the next two prompts, selecting the reasons why you are reporting the Snapchat account.
How to report a post on Snapchat
In some cases, the person you want to report often follows the rules, but they may have posted a Snap that is abusive or inappropriate.
In this situation, you can report individual Snaps or Stories on Snapchat.
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To report a Snap or story on Snapchat:
Open the story you want to report.
Hold down the History , it will be reduced in size and a flag option will appear in the lower left corner.
Select the icon flag .
Continue with the next two prompts, selecting the reasons you are reporting the story.
Once Snapchat has received your report, it will review your submission and determine if the account has violated its Community Guidelines.
What happens when you report a Snapchat account or story
As we mentioned earlier, when you report a Snapchat account or story, Snapchat will need to complete a review before action is taken. It may take several days before you receive comments from moderators on your submission.
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If the account or Story has violated the Snapchat Community Guidelines, the moderators will remove the Story or account from Snapchat. If the content you reported is illegal, law enforcement may be involved.
If you report another user’s account or story on Snapchat, you will remain completely anonymous.
Report wisely
If you see a Snapchat account or story that offends you, you have the right to report it.
However, it is important to remember that just because a Snap is offensive to you does not mean that it violates the Snapchat Community Guidelines. Be sure to report wisely.
