Stalking is a form of harassment, but the stalker will have an obsession with the person they're targeting and their repeated, unwanted behaviour can make the victim feel distressed or scared.
Stalking may include:
following someone
going uninvited to their home
hanging around somewhere they know the person often visits
watching or spying on someone
identity theft (signing-up to services, buying things in someone's name)
writing or posting online about someone if it's unwanted or the person doesn't know
monitoring someone’s internet use or email
sending inappropriate images without permission
threatening to share private information or photographs
tracking a person’s devices
If you think you are being stalked, here are some of the things you can do to get help and/or report:
Call the police
Seek support from the National Stalking Helpline – 0800 8820 2427
Be cybersecure – change passwords, look up cyberhelpline.com for digital hacks to stay safe
Record what is happening e.g. take screenshots, keep a diary, tell people
