About 1.4 million Americans are victims of stalkers each year, not including celebrities.
- Psychologists recommend confronting the stalker only once. Then avoid responding, which would give the stalker what he or she wants, your attention.
- Tell friends, relatives, and coworkers about it. Provide pictures of the stalker and caution them against giving out any information about you.
- Have an unlisted phone line installed and give out the number only to a few people. Let an answering machine take the stalker’s calls so you’ll have evidence against him or her. Document every contact, then inform the authorities.
- Get a dog, and carry [nmslink:pepper spray, pepper spray].
- Maintain a positive outlook because police won’t be much help without evidence of an assault. Most stalkers, however, lose interest if ignored.
I hope you stay safe this year.
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