What to do if you think you have a stalker?

It is important to let friends and family know. This is because they can provide evidence in court and not unwittingly give details to the stalker. It is essential to provide proof of your stalking so keep a journal. Take photographs or video the stalker. Save texts, emails, if you get deliveries call the company to find out who ordered it.

Is there a way to see if someone is stalking you on Facebook?

Somewhat unnervingly, Facebook also allows users to create secret lists of friends. As of yet there’s no way to find out if you’re on somebody’s list, but if you are, its creator will get a notification each time you post something.

What are the signs that someone is stalking you?

Stalking Sign #2: Watching You. A “watcher” follows you from a distance. He or she gathers personal information about you, your friends and family. They may photograph you, ask your friends about you or collect information from other sources such as public records or online research firms.

Can a person be stalked on the Internet?

Internet stalking is often an extension of physical stalking, though not always. In some cases, the stalker may not even know the real identity of his victim. He may have only seen his or her profile on social media and become obsessed. This does not make Internet stalking (also called cyber-stalking) acceptable.

It is important to let friends and family know. This is because they can provide evidence in court and not unwittingly give details to the stalker. It is essential to provide proof of your stalking so keep a journal. Take photographs or video the stalker. Save texts, emails, if you get deliveries call the company to find out who ordered it.

Is it illegal for someone to stalk you?

Surprisingly enough, stalking was not always illegal. Back then, victims of stalking could only pursue their stalkers under harassment laws, which were woefully inadequate. It was only a few years ago that a law that defined the signs of stalking was set in place to protect people from this uncomfortable behavior.

Internet stalking is often an extension of physical stalking, though not always. In some cases, the stalker may not even know the real identity of his victim. He may have only seen his or her profile on social media and become obsessed. This does not make Internet stalking (also called cyber-stalking) acceptable.

Stalking Sign #2: Watching You. A “watcher” follows you from a distance. He or she gathers personal information about you, your friends and family. They may photograph you, ask your friends about you or collect information from other sources such as public records or online research firms.