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Harassing Phone Calls
If you receive obscene, abusive, harassing, or threatening
calls, the following are suggestions that may prevent further
problems of this nature and/or assist in identifying the
caller:
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Hang up at the first obscene word.
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Hang up if the caller remains silent the second time you
say hello.
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Do not give any information such as
your name, address, or verify your phone number until the
caller has been properly identified as someone you know.
The best response from you is as little as possible.
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Remain calm, don’t give any indicators the call
upsets you.
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Keep a record of the calls. Write down the date and
time of the call, what was said, and the characteristics of
the caller, such as a deep or high voice, accent,
background noise, intoxicated, etc. If your phone has
a caller Id feature, record or save the callers number.
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If calls persist, call Campus Police at ext 5555 and file a
report.
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Be selective with whom you tell about the calls. Many
obscene or harassing phone calls are made by acquaintances
or someone you may have had a recent negative encounter
with. Handle calls properly by discussing them only
with the proper authorities that can help you deal with
this.
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