Can someone sending me emails be prosecuted?

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Can someone sending me emails be prosecuted?

Anonymous Jun 15, 2015 3 views 4 answers

I have been getting emails and facebook messages from someone using fake names and profiles. I do not know anything about this person. Other than some of the times they were near my location either at work or my home. The pages and emails have been deactivated for some time now. What can I do?

Paul R. GoodmanInternet LawyerNew York, NY · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T15:01:09+00:00

Paul R. GoodmanInternet LawyerNew York, NY

Paul R. GoodmanInternet LawyerNew York, NY · Jun 15, 2026

Probably not unless they are being harassing or threatening?

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Gary Ilmanen · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T15:01:09+00:00

Gary Ilmanen

Gary Ilmanen · Jun 15, 2026

Without a clue as to his/her identity, there is not much anyone can do.

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Thomas Moens · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T15:01:09+00:00

Thomas Moens

Thomas Moens · Jun 15, 2026

Unlikely, unless your safety was threatened.

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Judy Goldstein · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T15:01:09+00:00

If you did not react to the Facebook post or emails, the sender probably tired and went away. Disregard if you have not already done so. There's not much you can do except chalk it up to immaturity.

Can someone sending me emails be prosecuted?

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