{"id":1450,"date":"2022-05-25T10:12:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T14:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/?p=1450"},"modified":"2022-05-25T13:00:57","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T17:00:57","slug":"protect-yourself-against-stalking-cyberstalking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/2022\/05\/25\/protect-yourself-against-stalking-cyberstalking\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Yourself Against Stalking and Cyberstalking"},"content":{"rendered":"
Anyone anywhere can be a victim of stalking. Male, female, young or old, stalkers target everyone and anyone. In many cases, victims know the stalker because the stalker is either a current or former partner. This is why 60% of victims do not report stalkers to the police.<\/p>\n
All stalkers are obsessed and delusional. Surprisingly, though, most stalkers are not mentally ill. Therefore, there are ways to protect against stalking. However, it\u2019s essential first to understand the diverse types of stalkers and the reasoning behind their criminal behavior.<\/p>\n
There are 7.5 million stalkers each year. Stalkers either know the victim intimately, as an acquaintance or may not know them all. Why someone becomes, a stalker varies from case to case. However, there are eight types of stalkers to look out for and protect yourself from.<\/p>\n
Knowing what lurks in the shadows of cyberspace is the first step toward prevention. Getting familiar with the mindset of the stalker helps gain awareness of the potential warning signs that a stalker has targeted you. If you aren\u2019t familiar with the possible signs of becoming a victim of stalking, it might just happen and negatively impact the rest of your life.<\/p>\n
Fear overtakes a victim\u2019s life when a stalker sets their sights on them. A victim\u2019s day-to-day pattern is altered, and eventually, control over life-changing decisions or plans is taken hostage by what the stalker does next. Below are some startling statistics:<\/p>\n
The psychological impact is detrimental to the victim\u2019s mental and, ultimately, physical health. However, the financial implications can also become significant when a victim feels it necessary to stay home from work and eventually move to escape their tormentor. Take the first step toward prevention by being aware of the eight types of stalkers targeting victims.<\/p>\n
Cyberstalking occurs online, where the identity of the stalker can comfortably hide in cyberspace from the victim. An imbalanced person might use the Internet or other electronic means to harass, stalk or threaten an individual, group, or organization. They are often driven by feelings of inadequacy, revenge, and unrequited love.<\/p>\n
80% of Victims are Women<\/p>\n
Typical cyberstalkers include:<\/p>\n
The frightening thing about cyberstalking is how random it can be, with no association between the stalker and the victim other than chance targeting. In these types of cases, it becomes harder to identify and prosecute since there is no logical link.<\/p>\n
There is no control over whether you will become the victim of cyberstalking. However, there are ways to minimize the repercussions when targeted by a cyberstalker.<\/p>\n
When these steps are taken, the cyberstalker often becomes uninterested and moves on to another target. If the stalker does not stop the attack, contact law enforcement. If the police cannot help because of local laws, contact national organizations for additional help, such as:<\/p>\n
Justice Department<\/a><\/p>\n The National Center for Victims of Crime<\/a><\/p>\n Professional investigative firms are also a good option if the authorities are outside their jurisdiction to assist a target of cyberstalking. They have developed effective methods to retain and utilize any actions as evidence to build a case against the stalker. This is an excellent option for victims who cannot shake the attacker and need advanced help to make a case to stop the abuse.<\/p>\n Just because you are not currently a victim, this doesn\u2019t mean you are immune to this type of crime. As I stated before, anyone can be a victim. Therefore, take steps to protect yourself by adopting habits to ensure you are not left wide-open to attack.<\/p>\n When interacting with potential strangers online, follow these rules of thumb:<\/p>\n These are just a few ways to ensure you don\u2019t become a victim of cyberstalking. Use common sense and do not reveal too many personal details to the public.<\/p>\n Overall, if suspicious events start happening to you (i.e., threatening phone calls, strange online messages), be on alert and take precautions. If more than two incidents happen in one month, you may have become a target of stalking. When something feels off, it probably is, so take action!<\/p>\n Learn more about protecting yourself from this typical criminal behavior in the Tim\u2019s Talk Stalking and Cyberstalking: Don\u2019t be a Victim<\/a>. The easiest way to schedule Tim is to fill out the Contact Tim<\/a> form. He will contact you within two business days to discuss your presentation needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Anyone anywhere can be a victim of stalking. Male, female, young or old, stalkers target everyone and anyone. In many cases, victims know the stalker because the stalker is either a current or former partner. This is why 60% of victims do not report stalkers to the police. All stalkers are obsessed and delusional. Surprisingly, though, most stalkers are not mentally ill. Therefore, there are ways to protect against stalking. However, it\u2019s essential first to understand the diverse types of stalkers and the reasoning behind their criminal behavior. 8 Different Types of Stalkers There are 7.5 million stalkers each year.<\/p>\nPrevention Methods<\/h2>\n
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Timothy Dimoff Understand About Prevent Stalking<\/h2>\n