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Someone is stalking or threatening me

FirstIf you're in danger now, call 911.

Call 911VictimConnect: 855-484-2846DV Hotline: 800-799-7233

In person or online, take it seriously. Save everything and get an advocate on your side.

  1. Trust your instincts. Call the police if you feel you're in immediate danger, and explain why their actions scare you (SPARC).
  2. Keep a log of every contact: date, time, what happened, and any report you made. SPARC has a free template (SPARC).
  3. Save evidence: texts, emails, voicemails, photos, screenshots and social media posts (SPARC).
  4. Get connected with a victim advocate who can help you plan for safety. VictimConnect can help you find local help: call or text 855-484-2846 (VictimConnect). Domestic violence and sexual assault programs often help with stalking too (SPARC).
  5. If they might be tracking your phone, use a different device to get help, and talk to an advocate before you remove any tracking app (FTC).
Keep the log safe. Don't write anything in the log you wouldn't want the stalker to see, and keep it somewhere they can't reach (SPARC).

Good to know

  • Online threats count. Stalkers often use technology to contact or track people (SPARC).
  • Stalkerware can show someone your messages, location and activity without you knowing (FTC).

When things calm down: Green flags and red flags

Sources

  1. Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) What to do if you are being stalked
  2. Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) Documentation logs and victim handbooks
  3. VictimConnect Resource Center VictimConnect
  4. Federal Trade Commission Stalkerware: what to know

Last checked October 2, 2026 against the sources listed. See a mistake?