. >> reporter: three years after that initial encounter, joseph lazarus is suing his ex-girlfriend for200,000 because he can't clear his name. the houston resident claims the woman went online and created fake social media profiles then up upped the ante. she said i was a rapist, a murderer. >> reporter: his ex-tried to extort him for $10,000. if he didn't pony up, she'd say he raped her. >> he got fired from his job. you google him. the first thing that comes up is the posting. these accusations, and what do you do? >> reporter: his attorney points to the website, the dirt eye.com. the writer accuses him of making creepy advances, sending unsolicited sex toys to women. >> i just want to be left alone. i just want to be able t >> reporter: the woman named in the lawsuit and whose identity has not been reported has not responded. his attorney says they have not talked to police but have filed a complaint with the fbi. alex stone, abc news, los angeles. >> ekes. >> if you do find yourself being harassed, the best thing to do is file a police report. >> try not to have exes. just have currents.