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How do you stop someone from contacting you?
A brief letter asking the person to quit contacting you by phone, by text, by email, by letter, by visit, by Facebook, by Twitter, or any other way ought to do the trick. You can make it polite, but don’t leave any room for doubt that you want to be left alone. You don’t need to say why, just ask to be left alone.
How do you respond to a harassing text?
Depending on how alarming the situation is, you can choose to do the following:
- Tell the person in question to stop texting you.
- Block the number from which you’re getting unwanted texts.
- Go to the police.
- Ask for a restraining order.
Can I legally make someone stop talking about me?
You can file a lawsuit for libel or slander, or you can seek a restraining order from the court. But the cheapest step is to first send a cease and desist letter that tells the party to stop or face the consequences.
What should I do if I’m being harassed at school?
Write down an account of what has happened, noting the date and place of each incident. Keep the names of other people who have witnessed the harassing behavior in case you need to ask them to verify your account of what occurred. Talk to the administration at your school or workplace. You don’t have to deal with harassment alone.
When to break off contact with someone who is harassing you?
If the person continues the unwanted behavior, it might be time to break off contact. Tell the person that you expect them to stay away, and that you will no longer be answering correspondence. Be clear that if the person continues harassing you, you will take steps to put a stop to it.
What to do if someone is harassing you on the street?
In some cases, people who harass others may have done it before. If the perpetrator has a pattern of harassing behavior, the police may be more likely to take action. Get a restraining order. You can also get a restraining order to protect yourself and your family from the harasser.
Remove the person from your phone and social media accounts. This way you’ll ensure the harasser no longer has access to you or the information you share with other people. Delete the person from your phone, and set up a block on that number if possible.