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Stalker.


Question Posted Monday August 7 2006, 4:28 am

I met this guy at a party back in May. I knew him before but didn't really like him, but this party made me think he was a decent enough person. I wasn't attracted to him in a romantic sense though. Anyway, he asked me for my number and I gave it to him. He was okay at first, but then I started hating him. He is really immature. I tell him that I don't like him at all and to leave me alone, but he won't stop. He calls me about 394834 times a day and at odd times since he knows I'm awake a lot. He even calls the house phone where my parents are sleeping at 4am. One time I went to the store and there were twenty seven new calls on the phone. Going to the police isn't an option because I'm not exactly their favorite person ever. I've told him many times but he just won't listen. The only reason he talks to me is because he thinks my interests will fit in with his image. It's pathetic. He pretends to like every movie and band I like, even if he knows nothing about them. How do I get him to leave me alone?

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Alli answered Wednesday August 9 2006, 5:16 pm:
You are teling him the wrong answer, he wants it to annoy you. So you are doing what he wants and so he will keep doing it only because he knows it bugs you. So next time when he calls say hellp and then hang up on him ir dont pick uop the phone at all. When he tries to talk to you...run away. There is alot of stuff you can do. But I agree this problem is not major enough for the police. Just next time act like it doesnt bother you and then he wont have a plan anymoore he will think that he should stop because he knows it wont bug you.

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Razhie answered Monday August 7 2006, 5:51 pm:
If you can, block his number.

You have been clear with him telling him you are not interested; now let your silence speak for you.

If you can't block his number, end all contact anyways. Don't pick up, don't speak to him, and do not respond to messages, text messages or e-mails NO MATTER WHAT. He might try desperately to get a rise out of you, say stupid, insulting or even frightening things trying to get you to talk to him again.

But I got to tell you, the moment he threatens you in any way, the spilt second he shows up at your work or school or home, call the cops.

It doesn't matter if you have not so nice relationship with the police. They will take you seriously; they could get in big trouble if they didn't. I have had to call the police twice now, once for myself and once for a friend of mine, because of issues like this and I was actually a bit surprised how seriously and immediately the police acted on it, so don't let that hold you back.

Keep yourself safe.

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kristen22 answered Monday August 7 2006, 5:25 pm:
Here's your options..
1. Go to the police about phone harassment.
2. Call the phone company and have his phone number blocked from calling your house.
3. After he has called your house, dial(look in the first few pages of your phone book under calling features or if you have sprint the number is (1-800-877-3345) and report the time and date of the phonecall. He will get a warning letter in the mail stating if he call's "910-222-2222" again, and it is reported..his phone will be shut off

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abercrombie.LvR answered Monday August 7 2006, 1:41 pm:
You should go to the police. It's illegal for them to turn you down because of things in the past.
To solve your problem about the phone calls-tell you parents and warn them. Tell them to tell him if he calls that they will call the police. If you have caller ID you can block a caller. Same with phones, you can block certain people from calling you.

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sunnyville answered Monday August 7 2006, 12:12 pm:
Tell him if he keeps on bothering you you'll get the police on him,to stay away from you if he knows what's good for him,and that he's warned.Honestly the guy needs to get a life.I had this stalker too before it was so annoying I had to report it so he would leave me alone.What you could also do is disconnect your phone for a while or change your phone number so finally you don't have to deal with him calling you all the time.And be careful.

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sassysara answered Monday August 7 2006, 10:28 am:
I am not sure where you live, but here in Canada we can block a number on both home and cell phones. It costs less then 2.00/month and all you have to do is enter the number and it is blocked and no calls from that number can get through. He may then try to call from pay phones and different numbers but you can block them as well. If you can't afford or your parents won't pay for it then simply hang up on him when he calls and if he calls at 4am then take the phone off the hook for the night. Make sure your parents know that this is going on so that if need be they can speak to him or his parents if he doesn't back off.

As for seeing him in public walk away from him anytime he tries to talk to you. Make sure all your friends know the situation as well so that they can help run interferance for you. Eventually he will get the message, it will probably take a little time.

Hope this helps.

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Elcee answered Monday August 7 2006, 6:49 am:
He is in effect stalking you so the police should take note. Talk to your parents and explain what is going on and perhaps your Dad could have a word with him and frighten him off a little. I suggest that you ignore him in public and record each time he calls you. Once you have logged it all for a week or two, go back to the police and make a formal complaint. They might not be your favourite people but it is their job to uphold the law and protect the public.

Don't enter into any conversations with him, effectively give him the cold shoulder. He should get the message that he must give up.

Failing that, ask your parents to have him formally served with a letter from a solicitor.

I hope that this helps you some. Good luck.

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dulce8nina answered Monday August 7 2006, 5:12 am:
well i think you should talk to your parents so they can change your numbers. If you cross paths with him also just sit him down and make him understand that you just don't feel right with him around.Oh and the police is supposed to be around for people no matter how much they don't like the person!=D
hope it all turns out good for you;)
mucho luv~~~

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