Six Ways to Shut Down a Stalker
(from Cosmo Phils.)
Acquaintance-stalking is when a person who’s neither a stranger nor an ex-lover becomes obsessed with you — and it can sometimes lead to physical harm. So if the behavior of someone you sort-of know is creeping you out, don’t hesitate to take action.
1. Trust Your Instincts
Don’t downplay the danger or tell yourself you’re overreacting. If you feel unsafe, you probably are.
2. Keep Evidence
Save e-mails, phone messages, notes; write down the time, date, and places of contact. Documentation will help you obtain a protection order.
3. Don’t Communicate
You might be tempted to say something — anything — to stop the stalker’s upsetting behavior, but any response may be misread as encouragement.
4. Contact a Hotline
The National Center for Victims of Crime line is 800-FYI-CALL. Consultants can help with legal options and a safety plan (which might include changing your routine, moving temporarily, and/or having friends go places with you).
5. Tell Everyone You Know
Inform roommates, coworkers, friends, and security staff at home and work so they can watch out for you.
6. Call the Police
Every state has stalking laws, and bringing in law enforcement is a key step in building your case.
How to fend off a stalker??
Originally Posted by treize
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