About Cyberstalkers/Cyberstalking
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02-02-2007, 04:18 PM,
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About Cyberstalkers/Cyberstalking
This thread is about dealing with online stalkers.
It is about your security online and in RL. Please post tips, links, articles and discuss your own experiences (please do not post specific names/user names or other info that will identify a specific individual) with this growing threat/crime. |
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02-02-2007, 04:37 PM,
(This post was last modified: 02-02-2007, 05:09 PM by BellisimaJ..)
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Re: About Cyberstalkers/Cyberstalking:Filing a Police Report
It is difficult to prosecute these cases, but it can be done. The key is to file a report each time the perpetrator commits an infraction---------a harassing post, email, etc. It is extremely important to involve the police department as quickly as possible as it may take several reports on file to produce an arrest.
Steps to Take in Filing a Report: 1. If you know the perpetrator's location, contact the police department in their city or state directly.This is the most effective course of action and many states now have tough laws (re cyberstalking specifically) on the books. 2. If the location of the perpetrator is unknown, contact your local police department. Many now have specific units to deal with online crime. 3. Make sure you get a report # from the police. Additionally, request the name of the officer to whom you gave the report. 4. If the perp continues to harass you, file a report of each incident. By the way, the police may or may not contact the perp until there is sufficient evidence for an arrest. One state's definition of harassment: Quote: Edit: In the example cited above, online harassment is at least a misdemeanor. If actual damages (to health/mental health, a business, etc.) can be shown, it becomes a felony. All bolding in this post is mine. |
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02-08-2007, 05:08 PM,
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Re: About Cyberstalkers/Cyberstalking
A description of stalkers from abc news sources:
Quote:Marshall explained that stalkers have a very primitive way of thinking. http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/story?id=2855808&page=2 |
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