My ex-boyfriend has been trying to contact me for six months, and I'm wondering if what he is doing can be considered harassment, and what I can do about it.
He says he wants "to talk," but after the emotional abuse he put me through for 2 years, I have been unwilling to take his calls. Six months ago he started calling and text messaging me daily, having his friends call me, and using his friends' cell phones so that I wouldn't recognize the number. One night a few months ago, he called me over 60 times in an attempt to talk to me. He's gotten better now (he only calls every week or so), but he has recently started e-mailing my mom and my friends and asking them questions about where he can find me. So, the question is...is this serious enough to go to the police? Is this considered harassment? Or is it just an "annoyance" that I should put up with? I'm moving on with my life and am not willing to talk to him...so what can I do to keep him from contacting me?
2007-06-10 14:29:06 · 10 answers · asked by StarRose 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This man sounds dangerous. You should report it to the police AND to the telephone number. The phone company won't tell you how they resolve the issue but they will get him to stop. He can be prosecuted for this. You can also put him under a restraining order. Save all the proof that you have. I hope our family and friends are not giving him any information about you. You were wise to dump him and wise to refuse to speak to him again. He said everything you needed to hear during your time together. Good luck.
2007-06-10 14:35:30 · answer #1 · answered by joker_32605 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I would have to consider this harassment. If he was just calling every now and then to see how things were going, that would be fine. However, his actions have gone way beyond what I would consider acceptable or a minor annoyance. Don't take any phone calls from numbers you do not know. Don't take any of his phone calls or read his emails. Ask your friends to do the same. I would possibly contact the police and have them inform him that you do not want to receive any type of communication from him. I am really not sure how much law enforcement can actually do or you can legally do if he is just calling you and emailing you and your friends. At least you will have a complaint on record in case future legal action is necessary.
2007-06-10 14:36:50 · answer #2 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes this would be consider to be harassment. If some one is bothering you and its making you feel very uncomfortable then you should let the police know, not only for own protection but in case if he tries to hurt you. there will be some history with the police. What ever you do take care of this matter let the authorities know don't ignore this. There's to many stories about females not going to the authorities and bad things happen to them and even though I don't know you I don't want any thing happening to you so take care of this matter.
2007-06-10 15:07:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the best thing to do is go to the police and at least file a complaint. There might not be much that can be done NOW but if you get a complaint filed officially then you have a better chance of things being done down the road if it gets worse.
2007-06-10 14:33:45 · answer #4 · answered by Legally Brunette 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-10 01:25:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definately harassment/ stalking, especially the part where he contacts your friends and relatives to find information about you. I believe the only path to take to stop any further contact from him is to go to the police.
2007-06-10 14:32:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Let me add my aggreement to the advice of the first three answerers above. You need to go to the police before this person does something worse than just calling you and your friends and family.
2007-06-10 14:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by David C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
has he said anything bad to u? what are some of the things he says? becuase if he says things u dont like yes it can be harressment if u tell him to stop and he doesnt
2007-06-10 14:37:04 · answer #8 · answered by daniella o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
throw your phone in a drawr for a month or so.....if you need one, get a pre-paid on for awhile. just keep doing what your doing, but smarter...
2007-06-10 16:20:11 · answer #9 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just put up with it unless things escalated.
2007-06-10 14:36:24 · answer #10 · answered by SA 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋