A little legal help here please?
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ErinsChins
Well-known member
Update:
I told my parents, they are now blocked from calling me and we also have the car hidden (my car would be VERY easy to recognize, and I know that they know my last name) My parents said to keep an eye out for ANYTHING. I'll keep you updated. I think i've learned my lesson with craigslist.
I told my parents, they are now blocked from calling me and we also have the car hidden (my car would be VERY easy to recognize, and I know that they know my last name) My parents said to keep an eye out for ANYTHING. I'll keep you updated. I think i've learned my lesson with craigslist.
addictedtochins
Socially inept
I am so sorry for the loss of your dog, RIP pup
Are the posts in the pet section? I will watch for and flag them also. I would post in my defense too.
Are the posts in the pet section? I will watch for and flag them also. I would post in my defense too.
ErinsChins
Well-known member
He hasn't posted another one since the last one, but I checked my voicemail for the first time and had a message that said something along the lines of"
I know your name, I know your email, your phone, and your car. I have pictures of you and your bf in a skirt, I will post all over the internet, you will never sell another chinchilla"
I can get an exact quote later, apparently this was sent before all of the posting started.
I know your name, I know your email, your phone, and your car. I have pictures of you and your bf in a skirt, I will post all over the internet, you will never sell another chinchilla"
I can get an exact quote later, apparently this was sent before all of the posting started.
AZChins
Pro Cage Cleaner Champion
That was a pretty bad threat there. Wow...there's something very wrong with these people. Maybe they should have taken the dog to the vet instead of rehoming it. There's really nothing you could have done short of leaving the pup in the car or let him get into something poisonous or something along those lines that could have caused the dog to die that quickly.
I'm so sorry you have to go through this...you must be so scared.
I'm so sorry you have to go through this...you must be so scared.
smhufflepuff
super-duper hedgiepig
Okay; now THAT is call the cops time.
alli713
..has a fleece addiction
It really wouldn't hurt I don't think to at least tell the police about the threat and them posting all this on the internet, so at least there's a report on file about what they're doing in case they continue.
But like was stated, personally I would not dig the dog up and give it to them. I don't think that will stop them from posting things about you, it could only make it worse because then they could start saying you killed the dog.
But like was stated, personally I would not dig the dog up and give it to them. I don't think that will stop them from posting things about you, it could only make it worse because then they could start saying you killed the dog.
addictedtochins
Socially inept
Erin :cheer2: Erin's boyfriend :cheer2:
*contacts crazy person...must see that* lol hope I made you smile
Riven
Bad Chin
I was wondering what color the skirt was personally...
I would take your phone into the cops and report it. I'm sure that the cops showing up at their door will make them rethink their threats and know you're serious.
I would take your phone into the cops and report it. I'm sure that the cops showing up at their door will make them rethink their threats and know you're serious.
ErinsChins
Well-known member
First time i've smiled all day! Haha..I have tooonns of pictures of him in ladies clothing. With makeup on.
WHAT. I get bored.
@RIVEN it's a plaid school like skirt xD
I am letting my parents handle this. We have the car hidden and as of tomorrow I THINK they are going to the police. Im sure that's the only way this will end.
AZChins
Pro Cage Cleaner Champion
It must have been one big crazy skirt for them both to fit in it! The comfort aspect alone would probably prevent them from both wearing it again. This could be a one time opportunity to see this!
I would hope that calling the cops would work, but who knows. People love to lie to anyone. So, these people could lie and play the "poor us" card. Frankly, there's nothing they can do...and if they had a problem with Erin, they should have done something about it before the dog left their possession. At this point there is nothing they could do as far as suing or taking any sort of legal action. I understand the initial anger, but they should have thought things through a bit. These are supposed to be adults. Come on, if I threatened everyone, who ever made me angry or sad or upset in any way, I would probably be in prison for life. That's why I can't understand what is going on the heads of these people. CL freakazoids...
I would hope that calling the cops would work, but who knows. People love to lie to anyone. So, these people could lie and play the "poor us" card. Frankly, there's nothing they can do...and if they had a problem with Erin, they should have done something about it before the dog left their possession. At this point there is nothing they could do as far as suing or taking any sort of legal action. I understand the initial anger, but they should have thought things through a bit. These are supposed to be adults. Come on, if I threatened everyone, who ever made me angry or sad or upset in any way, I would probably be in prison for life.
That's why I can't understand what is going on the heads of these people. CL freakazoids...
Harleychin
Well-known member
I'm an Irish girl,so I love a man in a kilt!
Bostongirl'sChin75
Stephanie: Zoo Poo Gal!
Erin, I just talked to my husband and he said that since power steering fluid is a petroleum based product, that at the right temperature it could be flammable. But it has to get to a very hot point for it too ignite.
As for the stalking and the harassing, listen to the advice given here, Please. I know how scared you must be having to deal with this and I can promise that unless you do something now, it will only get worse. Suffice it to say I have been there and speak from experience. Making threats to anyone via telephone, computer or other electronic device is illegal and can be prosecuted with jail time attached. Start saving every message, email, voice mail etc now and get in contact with Verizon and see about getting copies of all text messages. They should allow you to do that, as I have had to do this before. You can also get a list of the incoming calls from the monthly statement you receive. The police should be contacted and at the very least, made aware of what these people are doing.
I hope this all gets better for you, Erin. I know you have a lot better things to be doing, as a 16 year old, then having to deal with stalkers and harassers. Take care and keep us informed as to what happens.
As for the stalking and the harassing, listen to the advice given here, Please. I know how scared you must be having to deal with this and I can promise that unless you do something now, it will only get worse. Suffice it to say I have been there and speak from experience. Making threats to anyone via telephone, computer or other electronic device is illegal and can be prosecuted with jail time attached. Start saving every message, email, voice mail etc now and get in contact with Verizon and see about getting copies of all text messages. They should allow you to do that, as I have had to do this before. You can also get a list of the incoming calls from the monthly statement you receive. The police should be contacted and at the very least, made aware of what these people are doing.
I hope this all gets better for you, Erin. I know you have a lot better things to be doing, as a 16 year old, then having to deal with stalkers and harassers. Take care and keep us informed as to what happens.
ruoc
Well-known member
Absolutely go to the police, that is why we have them. It is their job to investigate this type of harassment or at the very least tell you how to best deal with everything. You did the right thing telling your parents, let them deal with things from now on. I'm very sorry you lost your puppy, and I'm very sorry that you have to go through something this insane. Hoping everything works out soon.
fanofdmb84
it IS called 'fur'-niture
I would definitely report the threatening voicemail to the police and you can report the ads posted to CL. Tell them that you are a minor and these people are posting your personal information and that you are working with your local police department as well. CL can monitor their account/IP address and help on their end as well.
As for getting animals off CL, I got my last dog through CL and wrote up a really basic sales contract just to cover my butt. Basically it said "This dog of blahblah breed and blahblah color will be considered my property and responsibility from this date forward, with suchnsuch payment received by selling party. I made two copies, signed them both, and had the girl giving me the dog sign them too, so we both have a signed copy and we both knew exactly what was expected: that he was MY dog now, and I was fully responsible for him after that point. It wasn't necessarily legally binding or professional, but if something came up and it went to court, it still had her signature on it saying she was releasing the dog to my care permanently. I never had a problem with them, I still send her pictures and updates now and then, but I'm still glad I did that.
I'm really sorry you have to deal with this...but encourage your parents to go the the police--what they are doing is very illegal and if you can scare the crap out of them by having the cops show up at their door, maybe you can save the next poor person from going through the misery you are going through.
As for getting animals off CL, I got my last dog through CL and wrote up a really basic sales contract just to cover my butt. Basically it said "This dog of blahblah breed and blahblah color will be considered my property and responsibility from this date forward, with suchnsuch payment received by selling party. I made two copies, signed them both, and had the girl giving me the dog sign them too, so we both have a signed copy and we both knew exactly what was expected: that he was MY dog now, and I was fully responsible for him after that point. It wasn't necessarily legally binding or professional, but if something came up and it went to court, it still had her signature on it saying she was releasing the dog to my care permanently. I never had a problem with them, I still send her pictures and updates now and then, but I'm still glad I did that.
I'm really sorry you have to deal with this...but encourage your parents to go the the police--what they are doing is very illegal and if you can scare the crap out of them by having the cops show up at their door, maybe you can save the next poor person from going through the misery you are going through.
Diamond Dreams
Erudite Chinchillas
This has nothing to do with craigslist. I have been using craigslist for years and have never had a problem. These people sound like sociopaths, and they are everywhere. Sociopaths love to whine/rant/slander on craigslist because it gets them more attention. There is no reasoning with them, talking to them only fuels their fire.
If the harassment continues I suggest filing an antiharassment order. They gave you a dog and that's the end of the story.
If the harassment continues I suggest filing an antiharassment order. They gave you a dog and that's the end of the story.
starleomach
Dawnna's Keeper
you need to call the police and let them know and have a lawyer send them a note. You being a minor have grounds to go after them. They are abusing you and threatening you
