Someone is blackmailing me online. Can a lawyer in Lebanon help?
The office can review the threats, the people and platforms involved, and possible legal steps connected with Lebanon. A short explanation is enough to start. You do not need to send intimate material to make an initial enquiry.
Records that may help
- Threat messages and relevant conversation
- Profile links, account names and dates
- Payment demands and existing report references
Describe: Describe what is threatened, whether it has been published, and any immediate safety concern.
Practical precaution: Do not forward intimate material or copy sexual images involving anyone under 18.
Guidance source: Lebanese ISF: Internet security awareness · Australian eSafety Commissioner: Collecting evidence safely
I paid an online seller or platform and suspect fraud. Where do I start?
The office can examine the offer, the payment and the documents connecting the transaction to particular parties. The review helps clarify the legal questions, the available records and the connection with Lebanon or another country. You can begin with a brief account of what happened.
Records that may help
- Advertisements, offers and relevant conversations
- Receipts, payment references and beneficiary details
- Bank or platform replies
Describe: Explain the amount, payment method, key dates and steps already taken.
Practical precaution: Contact your bank or payment provider through an independently verified channel.
Guidance source: Lebanese ISF: Internet security awareness
03Cryptocurrency and platform disputes
My crypto was transferred or a withdrawal is blocked. Can I seek legal help?
The office can review transaction records, platform restrictions and contractual representations, together with the parties and countries involved. The purpose is to assess possible legal action and the information needed to support it. Neither legal review nor a transaction record guarantees recovery of funds.
Records that may help
- Network, asset and transaction hashes
- Wallet addresses, amounts and transaction times
- Exchange statements, terms and support messages
Describe: Was this an unauthorised transfer, an alleged scam, or a withdrawal dispute?
Practical precaution: Keep recovery phrases and private keys secret; avoid unknown services promising recovery for payment.
Guidance source: FBI / IC3: Cryptocurrency transaction records and recovery scams · MetaMask: Protecting wallet recovery phrases and private keys
My account was hacked. Can a lawyer in Lebanon help?
The office can review unauthorised account activity, impersonation and resulting harm, and consider the legal questions raised by the available records. Legal review is separate from the platform's technical recovery process and does not guarantee restored access. You can contact the office even if account recovery is still pending.
Records that may help
- Security alerts and unfamiliar sign-in notices
- Account details and recovery-change messages
- Official support tickets and relevant dates
Describe: Describe when access changed, what happened through the account and whether you still control it.
Practical precaution: Use official recovery channels and additional authentication; never share passwords or verification codes.
Guidance source: Google: Securing a compromised account
05Personal data and privacy
My personal data was stolen or used without permission. What should I prepare?
The office can review suspected theft, exposure or unauthorised use of personal information, including the context in which it was collected or shared. The discussion considers the facts, the parties involved and the legal questions connected with Lebanon. An initial description can identify the issue without disclosing the data itself.
Records that may help
- Exposure notices and relevant links
- Privacy notices, permissions and correspondence
- Existing records of disclosure or misuse
Describe: Describe the information involved, who appears to hold it and when you discovered the problem.
Practical precaution: Keep sensitive records private; do not upload or redistribute exposed personal data.
Guidance source: Lebanon: Law 81/2018 on electronic transactions and personal data · US Federal Trade Commission: Data breach response guidance
06Company and customer data
Our company has a data leak. What should we discuss with a lawyer?
The office can review corporate leaks, customer or employee data, supplier contracts and confidentiality concerns. Legal work can be coordinated with the company's technical advisers to assess responsibilities and communications. The same review can address preventive questions before an incident. The office does not provide technical incident response.
Records that may help
- Incident chronology and preserved technical logs
- Relevant contracts and privacy notices
- Data categories, providers and existing reports
Describe: Identify the affected business, systems, countries and whether the incident is continuing.
Practical precaution: Have qualified technical personnel coordinate containment and evidence preservation before systems are wiped.
Guidance source: Lebanon: Law 81/2018 on electronic transactions and personal data · US Federal Trade Commission: Data breach response guidance
07E-commerce and digital contracts
I run an online business. Which contracts and policies need legal review?
The office can review how an online business presents its offers, accepts orders and manages customer information, alongside its terms and platform agreements. The discussion identifies documents needing attention under the rules relevant to the business and its customers. It can concern a planned launch, an existing operation or a specific disagreement.
Records that may help
- Dated terms and checkout examples
- Delivery, refund and privacy policies
- Supplier, payment and platform agreements
Describe: Describe what you sell, where customers are located and how orders are accepted.
Practical precaution: Use examples with customer identities removed for an initial discussion.
Guidance source: Lebanon: Law 81/2018 on electronic transactions and personal data
08Consumer purchases online
An online purchase went wrong. What can a consumer lawyer review?
The office can compare what was offered with the order, delivery and seller's response, then examine the legal questions arising from the purchase. The review considers the seller, transaction and applicable terms. It does not assume an automatic refund or that the same rules apply to every online purchase.
Records that may help
- Product listing, order and invoice
- Warranty, delivery records and item photographs
- Seller correspondence and relevant dates
Describe: Describe the problem, the outcome requested and what the seller has said.
Practical precaution: Verify a refund request independently before sending further payment or identity documents.
Guidance source: US Federal Trade Commission: Online shopping records · Lebanon: Law 81/2018 on electronic transactions and personal data
