Dangerous person trying to make contact

LegacyUser

Someone who is very dangerous, has gotten my, and my siblings mobile numbers through what we assume must be a private detective. This person is a family member, none of the family are in contact, nor want to be in contact with them. I was born after my family cut contact with this person so they shouldn't even know my name, yet they had both my name, and my mobile number. My family now assume that this person probably has our personal address and god only knows what else. They have not done anything personal to us, have we any options with regards to a barring order or similar?

ABajaninCork

I'd get advice from the Gards. You should also speak to a solicitor to see what your options are. Of course you need to get on this NOW.

Good luck!

username123

Unless they have actually made some kind of threat, just ignore them? I'm really not sure why the Guards would do anything unless the person has committed some crime against you (it's hard enough to get them to act when a crime HAS been committed!). You can ask them for advice but I can't imagine they will be bothered tbh.

How do you know that this person has acquired your mobile number? Have you spoken to them? If you have, then tell the person you do not wish them to contact you again. At that point it becomes harassment if they continue to contact you against your wishes.

Or you could change your mobile number. But seriously, you are worried that someone you have never met, who the family perceives as dangerous, has gotten hold of your mobile number. To what end? What do you think they want to contact you for? Or what can they do with your number? Or your address? If you think there is a threat of physical violence then you should definitely inform the Guards. But I find it difficult to see such a threat based on what you have posted. Is it not more likely this person is trying to use you as a way back into the family? If that's the case just ignore them the same way the rest of the family is.

I suppose I am saying, in a long winded way, don't be getting yourself into a panic, it's probably nothing to worry about except some family black sheep trying to ingratiate themselves through someone who doesn't know them.

Santa Cruz

If this person contacts you make it very plain that you do not want any further contact from them of any sort. Keep a record of the conversation and also any subsequent contact. If it persists report it to the Gardaí.

LegacyUser

OP here.
Username123, I came on here looking for advice, not a snotty lecture. Yes, I am worried that someone I've never met has acquired my personal phone number and my family perceives as dangerous. He is a rapist and a murderer, and has been extremely physically violent to a number of family members in the past.
I find your attitude presumptuous and frankly, obnoxious.
To everyone else, thank you for your advice, it is much appreciated.

Neyite

dangerous person wrote: »

OP here.
Username123, I came on here looking for advice, not a snotty lecture. Yes, I am worried that someone I've never met has acquired my personal phone number and my family perceives as dangerous. He is a rapist and a murderer, and has been extremely physically violent to a number of family members in the past.
I find your attitude presumptuous and frankly, obnoxious.
To everyone else, thank you for your advice, it is much appreciated.

You didnt say how dangerous this in your original post. Usernames advice was constructive and helpful, and took the time to try to help. Nothing obnoxious was said.

OP, Go to the Gardai. Nobody can advise you here on such a potentially criminal issue.