Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Metalhead11592's Avatar
    Metalhead11592 Posts: 157, Reputation: 11
    Junior Member
    		  
    #1

    Nov 30, 2009, 09:57 AM
    Harassing Phone Calls
    I've been getting these restricted phone calls for a little while now and I'm tired of it. The people on the phone are cursing at me threatening that they are going to find me and kill me and things of that matter. What steps can I take to get these people to stop legally? I have recorded conversations with them saying extremely obsene things and gorey details of how they want to impale me with a butcher knife. Please can someone tell me how to start making some ways to stop this.
    Perito's Avatar
    Perito Posts: 3,139, Reputation: 150
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    Nov 30, 2009, 10:35 AM

    You may be able to get your phone company to block calls coming from particular numbers. I can do this online with my phone company.

    You can also call the police because threats of this type amount to assault. However, the cops are sometimes reluctant to enforce those laws.
    Metalhead11592's Avatar
    Metalhead11592 Posts: 157, Reputation: 11
    Junior Member
    		  
    #3

    Nov 30, 2009, 11:56 AM

    That was my thought exactly that the police wouldn't take me seriously, but I live in a rather small town that the police force doesn't have much to do. I Want to get a couple more peoples opinions before I go to them about this. I could also use some examples of strong stern words to help convince the police that I'm not joking around and I'm sick of this.
    earl237's Avatar
    earl237 Posts: 532, Reputation: 57
    Senior Member
    		  
    #4

    Nov 30, 2009, 03:49 PM

    Get a small recorder and tape the calls, police are unable and unwilling to help unless you have proof and a recording will be a big help. Even if the caller uses a payphone, a recording will help if you know who is making the calls. If that doesn't work, get an unlisted phone number.
    twinkiedooter's Avatar
    twinkiedooter Posts: 12,172, Reputation: 1054
    Uber Member
    		  
    #5

    Nov 30, 2009, 05:28 PM

    Change your phone number. Why are you still listening to them rant and rave about what they want to do to you? Makes no sense.
    Metalhead11592's Avatar
    Metalhead11592 Posts: 157, Reputation: 11
    Junior Member
    		  
    #6

    Dec 9, 2009, 07:16 AM

    I would change my phone number but I'm a minor I would have to wait till I'm of legal age to get it changed in my state and I don't like listening to them rant and rave I ignore them 99% of the time its just I get calls from certain companies who have restricted calls and I have to answer almost all calls.
    excon's Avatar
    excon Posts: 21,482, Reputation: 2992
    Uber Member
    		  
    #7

    Dec 9, 2009, 07:44 AM

    Hello M:

    If it were me, as soon as I recognized them as the bad guys, I'd hang up. Nooo, it wouldn't bother me at all that some Yahoo yelled at me through a little speaker...

    As you grow up, you'll find that you're going to have to ignore some stuff, and not let it bother you. That's just the way the world is. You should practice on these phone calls.

    excon
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Harassing texts and calls [ 2 Answers ]

Hi If I have the number of someone who is sending me harassing texts and calls can I find out who the phone is registered to

CC Phone Calls [ 5 Answers ]

I had heard that if a collection agency is calling and you ask them to stop and do things through the mail that by law they have to stop the phone calls--at least I hope that is right? Does the same rule apply to credit card companies? If they continue to call after you have asked them to stop does...

Rent's late, receiving harassing calls, need info [ 1 Answers ]

After being laid off from my job, our bills started to slip. I made arrangements with our landlord to pay off rent a bit at a time until caught up. So, caught up last months rent, but now am 2 weeks late on the current month's rent and am getting phone calls every half hour. I've even gotten...

Harassing phone calls. [ 5 Answers ]

All right, I have been receiving harassing phone calls from the law offices of sam streeter, 713-435-4100.. ( I looked up the number) saying they were the law offices of richard clarke. This group of people apparently buy people's debt, then jack up the prices and harass them/other people until...

Harassing or annoying calls [ 4 Answers ]

Is there any law against companies, private or public, continuing to make annoying phone calls to your private residence even after you have left messages on their answering machine to stop? Also is there any law dealing with how late in the evening they can call? I have the same company calling...

View more questions Search