tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post2354539040864696116..comments2023-08-06T04:09:45.468-07:00Comments on ...and hijinks ensued.: The Stalker Sagas ContinuePrincess Pointfulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10911296163218358167noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-23976140576927175892008-01-13T11:50:00.000-08:002008-01-13T11:50:00.000-08:00I'm not sure if you have sprint, or if there was a...I'm not sure if you have sprint, or if there was an update, but you can get out of your contract for nothing through Sprint, because of a billing change loophole: <BR/><BR/>http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=685423Therapeutic Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781452874259470378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-6572648701390953782008-01-12T08:35:00.000-08:002008-01-12T08:35:00.000-08:00So um. This was actually incredibly helpful, espec...So um. This was actually incredibly helpful, especially as I've been having issues with a stalker of my own. Her method is via facebook, but it got to the point where it was creepy enough. I'll tell you in more detail later. But anyhow. <BR/><BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-18727785806422288292007-07-11T21:01:00.000-07:002007-07-11T21:01:00.000-07:00I'm really sorry to hear about your stalker proble...I'm really sorry to hear about your stalker problems. It always baffled me that some guys (and its almost always guys) think a woman would find someone calling them at all hours attractive.<BR/><BR/>As an employee of a landline phone company(don't hate me) I can tell you our reps don't even have access to those call records. It's a privacy thing.<BR/><BR/>Your best bet is to escalate to a supervisor but even then it's unlikely you are going to find out who this is.<BR/><BR/>Most stalkers are smart enough to use a phone that even if traced, won't give away their identity.<BR/><BR/>Bottom line though is you are getting horrible customer service from your provider and I hope it's not the cellular side of my company. At the very least you should be offered a free number change.<BR/><BR/>I hope it all gets sorted out soon!Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985083090820263691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-74227136377523729882007-07-11T12:28:00.000-07:002007-07-11T12:28:00.000-07:00That is a terrible story...I can't believe how man...That is a terrible story...I can't believe how many obstacles you're facing in trying to resolve this. In the end though, do what you need to do to keep yourself safe, inconvenient or not.i.don't.wear.skinny.jeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03391525962074869909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-79057765897969582072007-07-10T22:55:00.000-07:002007-07-10T22:55:00.000-07:00I had something like this going on for a bit, kept...I had something like this going on for a bit, kept phoning then laughing down the line and stuff. Didn't worry me much, was just annoying as I am a large brave Scotsman. Well.. brave-ish. One thing I did was just answer the phone then lay it down on hold until they hung up. (hey if they want to waste their money on hold that's their look out.) I assume in your case the number is being withheld, when I was getting the prank calls they weren't withholding their number so after a while I copied a short silent mp3 to my phone and set it as their very own ringtone. Bob's your Uncle, silent night.cinemechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03315792254335806795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-65950647440117014072007-07-10T19:06:00.000-07:002007-07-10T19:06:00.000-07:00Hope all is well and you post soon, but no rush, o...Hope all is well and you post soon, but no rush, of course.eric1313https://www.blogger.com/profile/13807078704660045859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-26570929437373089632007-07-10T15:36:00.000-07:002007-07-10T15:36:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Okamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01715042587496511253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-68706462337819104922007-07-10T14:37:00.000-07:002007-07-10T14:37:00.000-07:00Okami- I actually posted then deleted it. I though...Okami- I actually posted then deleted it. I thought the message would get delivered to your email without me needing to leave my email address available for everyone to see. Maybe check your inbox?Princess Pointfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911296163218358167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-52037945872298756522007-07-10T14:35:00.000-07:002007-07-10T14:35:00.000-07:00That is completely crazy what the cell phone compa...That is completely crazy what the cell phone companies will do sometimes... Trust me, being on the other side it's frustrating for us when we have to deal with them. I don't think you live in Toronto, but if you want some "first hand professional" advice, feel free to drop me a line with any and all questions and I'll get back to you with any answers I can.Indiana Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773296726763525533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-63151532341670059422007-07-10T13:29:00.000-07:002007-07-10T13:29:00.000-07:00I searched everywhere on my blog and I didn't see ...I searched everywhere on my blog and I didn't see your message!<BR/><BR/>Sorry...Okamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01715042587496511253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-91494495100211980472007-07-10T06:51:00.000-07:002007-07-10T06:51:00.000-07:00As frustrating and as inconvenient as it may be, d...As frustrating and as inconvenient as it may be, do whatever you have to do in order to feel safe and stop those calls.<BR/>Taking "on the system" is just going to add to your stress levels.<BR/>I'm wondering how committed to privacy issues your present cell phone company will be once you tell them you're switching providers. And if you inform them they will be liable if anything happens to you (God forbid) when they could have done something to prevent it. (I don't know if that's true but it might scare them...)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-32778114573741850412007-07-10T02:46:00.000-07:002007-07-10T02:46:00.000-07:00on and off i still received anonymous calls and so...on and off i still received anonymous calls and sometimes sms from nknown numbers that can be classified as sexual harassment..... but i just ignore them.. it can be creepy sometimes, but if you totally ignore them.. eventually they'll stop.. -->tired of getting no response...di.dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05583238848072476394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-35459102483062253822007-07-09T17:53:00.000-07:002007-07-09T17:53:00.000-07:00Can you have your provider block "Prvate" callers?...Can you have your provider block "Prvate" callers? I know of cell phone companies here where you can say you won't take calls from unidentified callers, and then when they call, they get a voice requesting they give their name in order for you to decide if you're going to take the call. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and if they read the blog and you blog about it, be sure to tell them they're a loser.Psycgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13476028853857792495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-61554631886946254332007-07-09T15:38:00.000-07:002007-07-09T15:38:00.000-07:00Okami- I sent you a comment with my email on it. T...Okami- I sent you a comment with my email on it. Thanks so much!Princess Pointfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911296163218358167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-69601010301380529842007-07-09T15:23:00.000-07:002007-07-09T15:23:00.000-07:00Well, I have found out some info - albeit it may b...Well, I have found out some info - albeit it may be rather lengthy in explanation if you want me to post it.Okamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01715042587496511253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-57901764255342284402007-07-09T14:59:00.000-07:002007-07-09T14:59:00.000-07:00Ah.I suspect the phone company are counting their ...Ah.<BR/><BR/>I suspect the phone company are counting their pennies on this stalker. It's probably made them a princely wedge of cash.<BR/><BR/>Boo to them and their capitalist disinterest in your well being.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about this. I can't imagine how stressfull it must be.Ultra Toast Mosha Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450892955592722188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-27525252754133131442007-07-09T14:47:00.000-07:002007-07-09T14:47:00.000-07:00HoD- A police report has already been filed. Hopef...HoD- A police report has already been filed. Hopefully that will give me some leverage if this keeps on happening-- but right now it isn't helping a heck of a lot given that their perpetrator's identity is staying a mystery!<BR/><BR/>Ant- I agree completely. This is a messed up society where the privacy of a person breaking the law is valued over another person's sense of safety.<BR/>I have actually thought of trying to incite a little negative media coverage. It seems like something they might hook onto, especially when they #1- told me that I could get this information with a police report, then wouldn't do so when I filed the report, and #2 are apparently they only cell phone company not providing a basic call trace feature. <BR/><BR/>Smartbuddy- Everyone I tell my theory to seems to think it is a serious possibility-- even more so than I do!<BR/><BR/>Crashy- I wish I was allowed to get a dog! Maybe I could train the evil spider to attack them? As Eric says, he does seem to like me!<BR/><BR/>Airam- Thanks! Me too!<BR/><BR/>cdp- Thanks :). I was thinking of something similar, too, with the BBB-- I wish I could find out if there was some sort of standard for call tracing in these situations, because I am so shocked by the fact that this company is so different than every other one on that one factor. <BR/><BR/>Psych-o- Thanks! I think known stalkers may be just as frightening, depending on who you know them to be.<BR/><BR/>Anon- You know, someone else told me a similar anecdote, too. As I think I said above, I've contemplated the idea of getting a variety of people to answer their calls if they call again-- better than seeming alone and scared! Unfortunately, Thursday night was the last occurrence, which is not a night I tend to be especially social!<BR/><BR/>Lmizzle- Thanks! I will try to give a call soon and see if they can tell me anything new. Unfortunately, I called VictimLink a few days ago, and they weren't able to give me anything new. In fact, the lady on the phone started telling me about how I should try to screen negative influences from my life!<BR/><BR/>Eric- Thanks for your support. It is great to have so many different perspectives on such an issue. I find myself unsure of who to tell in my "real" life-- I don't want to be seen as attention seeking in this issue, but I do want people's theories on it.<BR/><BR/>It's so funny-- I was speaking to one friend about it, and this is really not a typical thing to happen to me. I have some friends who seem to somehow attract a lot of drama, but it usually isn't the case for me, which is why this is so weird!<BR/><BR/>Okami- Thanks for the effort. It is greatly appreciated.<BR/>I actually only have a cell phone at this time. I do remember a similar call from a private number once before I moved at 3am on my old landline-- but I didn't think to trace it then (as you can do with a landline).<BR/><BR/>Everyone- As I said, more support has came for the role of a particular individual-- but it remains more circumstantial and characterological, rather than being supported by direct evidence. I'm contemplating whether to make an accusation if they call again (as I said, this individual isn't someone I'm frightened of), or if I should wait for more support in case I'm wrong.Princess Pointfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911296163218358167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-44529287737460500262007-07-09T14:15:00.000-07:002007-07-09T14:15:00.000-07:00Is this occuring only on your cell, or is there a ...Is this occuring only on your cell, or is there a land line connection as well?Okamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01715042587496511253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-86771533259542014472007-07-09T13:10:00.000-07:002007-07-09T13:10:00.000-07:00I'm asking a few questions where I work - I just h...I'm asking a few questions where I work - I just hope I can find out something that might help you with this.Okamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01715042587496511253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-54274073031910640532007-07-09T12:44:00.000-07:002007-07-09T12:44:00.000-07:00Glad to not have that be the case! It's usually h...Glad to not have that be the case! It's usually how it goes. But this has equall gravity.<BR/><BR/>I hope you get who it is no matter the motivation. You are doing the right thing by not letting it rule your life. Look at the support you have here! I still hope the best since, love or hate, stalking sucks. The lack of compassion from corporate places shouldn't be a shock, but it still is. Talk to you soon and good luck.eric1313https://www.blogger.com/profile/13807078704660045859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-88449071525910630042007-07-09T12:40:00.000-07:002007-07-09T12:40:00.000-07:00Okay, so I looked and I think it might be a good i...Okay, so I looked and I think it might be a good idea to call this number:<BR/><BR/>YWCA Women's Information Centre (provides information, referrals, and resources) 604 895-5790<BR/><BR/>They might have someone you can call, or they might know a way to help you.<BR/><BR/>They give free advice, and are always really nice women.<BR/><BR/>I hope this helps! If not, I can email the head of housing for the YWCA here and see what she can suggestLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087094311331861756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-36044742371826563692007-07-09T12:38:00.000-07:002007-07-09T12:38:00.000-07:00You are completely right. You shouldn't have to g...You are completely right. You shouldn't have to get a new number, but I might consider it. I mean, yes, we shouldn't have to be the ones to make change in a situation like this, but I would seriously give it some consideration. <BR/><BR/>It's such bullshit that they won't let you change your number without a police report or a charge to you. <BR/><BR/>I would actually maybe try to see if the YWCA in Vancouver has a 24 hour emergency line. the one in Calgary does, and I know they would have advice for you. I will look into it for you and see if there's somewhere you can callLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087094311331861756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-31115114485256481682007-07-09T11:47:00.000-07:002007-07-09T11:47:00.000-07:00You know, I had this problem back aways, and I ble...You know, I had this problem back aways, and I blew a whistle into the phone each time - I figured it would be more aversive than my voice...<BR/><BR/>Another reason to hate cellphone providers. Shame, shame on them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-64078256053702199132007-07-09T11:41:00.000-07:002007-07-09T11:41:00.000-07:00I really hope that your stalker loses interest qui...I really hope that your stalker loses interest quickly if there is no other avenue of defense against him/her. Good luck with this! I have never had an unknown stalker before, just a few of the scary known variety.Psych-o by nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425491027940643919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7246838997491107294.post-49273099353321455132007-07-09T09:18:00.000-07:002007-07-09T09:18:00.000-07:00God love ya. What a nightmare.As someone all too f...God love ya. What a nightmare.<BR/><BR/>As someone all too familiar with legalese and what a royal pain in the ass all of this can be (to say nothing of the staunch injustices underlying the hassle); I say this:<BR/><BR/>Go ahead and switch providers, but send your current provider a letter detailing your complaints and concerns about their lack of give-a-shit; and then stick this in:"By copy of this letter, I am filing a formal complaint with the FCC, the [local or state] Chamber of Commerce, and the BBB." That should get their attention, if only for a second. What a bunch of buttheads.<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry you're dealing with this and I hope it comes to some kind of resolution for you soon.cdphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075048278389213507noreply@blogger.com