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Yes, excessive calling can be considered harassment, especially if the calls are unwanted and persist despite requests to stop. Harassment typically involves repeated, intrusive behavior that causes distress or concern to the recipient. The context and intent behind the calls, as well as the relationship between the parties involved, also play a significant role in determining whether the behavior qualifies as harassment.
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Can I sue for a creditor for harassment?
Yes, you can sue a creditor for harassment if they engage in unlawful practices, such as threatening or abusive behavior, excessive calls, or calling at unreasonable hours. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers are protected from such harassment. If you believe your rights have been violated, documenting the harassment and consulting with a legal professional can help you determine the best course of action.
What is the legal term when someone is constantly calling?
It can be considered harassment.
How many phone calls does it take to be considered harassment?
They can be considered harassment if the person calling does not know the person. If you have told the person already to stop calling, yes that is harassment. If there is a restraining order on the caller, then it is against the law.
Is calling thirteen year olds bad names over the phone harassment?
It depends on what the circumstances are.
Is calling a coworker a scavenger harassment?
It depends on the context you use it in. If he was bin-diving, sure, call him a scavenger.
Is showing your love for someone who doesn't love you back harassment?
That depends on how you show your love, and with what frequency. Calling the person daily begging them to date you is harassment. Telling them you love them once, and then dropping it is perfectly fine.
What to do if you receive text messages from someone calling you names and threatening you?
Report them to the police ! That's harassment at the very least - and they can be prosecuted for it.
Do you call it harassment calling your husband's girlfriend and can she file restraining order againts you just by calling and called her a Bitch?
Just calling her "the b-word"--no, that is not sufficient to have a restraining order granted. But she can still file papers and make you go to trial.
What can you do to stop someone from calling your house asking for someone else and they will not stop calling?
Tell them to stop calling you. If they continue, be sure to report them to the attorney general's office in your state. Continuing to call you after you requested a stop is considered harassment, AND YOU DONT HAVE TO TAKE IT! :)
What if a boy keeps texting you and calling you?
If you don't want him to, tell him to stop. If he does not, you may have your parents talk to his. As harassment actually is a crime, it is likely he will stop then.
Is name calling illegal in any circumstances?
Name calling itself is not illegal in most circumstances, as it is generally considered a form of free speech. However, there are exceptions, such as when name calling constitutes harassment, hate speech, or defamation, which can be illegal depending on the specific circumstances and laws in place.
If a guy is calling your girlfriend and wont stop messing with her at school is it harassment?
it would depend on what he is doing while messing around with her and calling her. if it included anything sexual it could possibly be considered harassment. this is my advice about what i would do (i don't always make the smartest decisions though but i get my point across) be to "warn" him what will happen if he keeps it up and if he keeps doing it do what u said you were going to do. good luck
