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Annonymous Harassing Letters

For the last year, my wife and I have been harassed. It started with a former friend, who wanted to get revenge on me for shunning them. This person began sending e-mails to me representing a porn company, stating that I had ordered porn videos. When I wrote back to this porn ''rep,'' questioning such an order, they were able to fraudulently verify an order that had my address and credit card information. This ''friend'' finally confessed to doing this. Since then, my wife, our pastor, and a former employer, have all received disturbing annonymous letters, all in an attempt to destroy our character. We think it's the same friend at it again, but of course, we're not sure. We need help. Should we contact a lawyer or just the police?


Asked on 6/30/07, 11:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: Annonymous Harassing Letters

Yes, I recommend you call the police. First of all, harassment is a crime. Also, police are free. As you've identified, the major problem in this situation is establishing that your "friend" is the cause of the trouble. If you can do that you can sue the "friend" for libel and slander. It is likely easier to involve the police in investigating the fraud--especially since you already have a confession on that account.

At your service,

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Answered on 7/03/07, 4:51 pm


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