What are stalkers?

Many stalkers are anti-social, manipulative, deceptive, obsessive-compulsive, and have a history of failed relationships. Stalkers come from every walk of life and every socio-economic background. Virtually anyone can be a stalker, just as anyone can be a stalking victim.

What does it mean to stalk someone on social media?

We define stalking as unwanted or obsessive behavior toward an individual intended to frighten or coerce. This can include bombarding the individual with texts, emails, phone calls or gifts, showing up at someone’s house or workplace, explicit or implicit threats, blackmail or even sexual assault.

Who are the majority of gang stalking targets?

The majority of gang stalking targets do not know of any reason why they have been targeted. Perhaps a reason is suggested by who the gang stalkers target. The majority are women. Ethnic groups, black and coloured. Homosexuals. The slightly mentally impaired. Working class. People about to receive an inheritance. My goodness!

Why am I being gang stalked by other people?

A slightly adjacent theory is, you are being gang stalked because you ticked of a policeman or someone with connections. Again, the message is, if you are being gang stalked it is your own fault for not kow-towing enough to someone walking all over you.

What are the most common types of stalkers?

Domestic: stalking a former spouse or paramour. This is the most prevalent kind of stalking and one which can manifest in the workplace, putting innocent bystanders at risk. Lust: serial predators who stalk victim after victim. Serial rapists and murderers may begin as lust stalkers. For example, Ted Bundy.

How common is stalking by a stranger?

Only about one in four incidents involves stalking by a stranger. Most stalkers are men—70 to 80 percent, as reported by various studies—but one specific type of stalking is perpetrated almost exclusively by women.