Hostile surveillance
Is someone watching? The signs families miss
Serious threats are rarely out of the blue. There is usually a quiet period of watching first, and it often gets noticed but brushed off.
The signs
The same car or face, in different places
Someone photographing the house or the gates
Unusual questions to staff about your routine
Strangers taking an interest in the children
Calls or deliveries that check if you are home
Friend requests from people nobody quite knows
If something feels off
Note the time, place and details
Never confront or follow anyone
Tell staff to report anything odd
Speak to the police or your adviser
Remember: Once is chance. Twice, write it down.
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