Harassing, Obscene
Phone Calls are Against the Law
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Harassing, Obscene
Phone Calls are Against the Law
Receiving
unwanted calls can be frustrating and sometimes frightening. However, in most
cases, the calls can be stopped by using some simple but effective techniques.
These calls are made for any number of reasons, broken relationships, an unhappy
employee or co-worker, callers who simply hang up if someone other than the
person they’re calling answers. Often they’re placed by someone you know.
The key to handling the calls is not to react to them. Reacting could encourage
the caller. In Addition,
·
HANG
UP when
you realize the call is
intended to harass you.
·
BEWARE
of persons
claiming to be the police, a doctor or a university official. Get their number
and call them back.
·
KEEP
TRACK of
the date and time of the calls to determine a pattern. This can help you narrow
the possible suspects.
REPORT
harassing calls to your telephone carrier and the police or, if you live on
campus, Columbia
University Dept. of Public Safety 854-5555 (MS
campus) or
As always, report suspicious activity to Public Safety RIGHT AWAY! @
The Morningside Campus 854-5555 or 99 on campus. @ The Medical Center Campus
305-8100 or