My Struggle With Online Stalking And Harassment
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- Опубликовано: 27 янв 2024
- I was the victim of online stalking, harassment, and identity theft as a Police Officer. On more than one occasion, I had to report it to the Police Department I was working for at the time. The report was filed with myself as the victim. It was embarrassing, but necessary.
A simple 'like' on a post can lead to an obsession which can last days, years, or until an arrest is made. You often hear about suspects being arrested outside celebrities homes. But it doesn't always start with an innocent interaction at all, sometimes there hasn't been any interaction at all. Zero. You might not even be aware until something drastic occurs.
Please view my previous video from a couple months ago titled Cop Identity Theft - disturbing and scary:
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It's not uncommon at all and it seems as though social media companies don't even care at times. I've investigated hundreds of cases and it's extremely concerning and a growing problem. I had plenty of resources available to me, but what about those who don't? It can be devastating, often leading people to seclusion.
Quite often, victims are hesitant or too embarrassed to report the matter to Police. They might not want friends or family to know. It's completely understandable, but sometimes these things need to be dealt with immediately before the behaviour escalates. Suspects often see inaction as acceptance, oddly enough.
Has this ever happened to you? If you're comfortable, please feel free to share how you coped with it as a way to assist others. If you find this visa useful, please consider subscribing to my page.
Forgive me for the sub-par sound. I'm wearing my lapel mic but I forgot to connect it 😂
Have a great day, be safe out there.
Link to my first Identity Theft video as a Police Officer: ruclips.net/video/CmCuF-Z5BtM/видео.htmlsi=4Zr3KHkvthLdY5VG
That's terrifying, glad you made it through safely!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Wow that’s really scary. I’m sorry you went through that.
Thank you, I appreciate that. ✌🏼
Whoa that's scary. That is so creepy. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thanks for your input 🙏🏼
Oh my! I’m sorry that you had to go through all of that. Thank you for bringing the awareness officer 🫡
Thank you for the comment.
What a disturbing story. So sorry. I’m an introvert and would hate that sort of attention not to mention how scary it would feel. My good friend experienced identity theft and it took such a long time for everything to get sorted. Really does disturb your life. It’s not easy to know who to trust online. I think that’s when I think we need to listen to instinct. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching and the input. Yeah even still, it’s always in my mind because I everything is still viewed.
Terrible that you had to go through this. The first two videos are VERY informative and I really think you should produce a third in the "series". Hopefully it will be the finale. Wishing you all the best.
The grand final lol. To be honest it’s the most disturbing part of you can believe it.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it 🙏🏼
This blows my mind!
I remember you sayin' somthin' like this many years ago about stalkers. This sounds like she suffering with many mental health disorders. Really sad all round.
I agree, thanks Bridget 🙏🏼
It highlights the importance of trying to be aware of your own web presence. Checking social media sites to see if your name is there when it shouldn’t be.
Excellent reminder.
Yes that’s a good point, thank you.
Be strong, may God bless you always and protect you, I sincerely hope you are well, I'm sorry, I'm in Brazil but I love your videos, they make me smile and forget the pain of many things. God be with you
Thank you!
This stuff is scary. Great someone talks openly about this stuff.
Thank you.
That's truly frightening. Is this individual receiving any help for her mental health? Sounds like she needs it. Hope you're safe now, Randy.
All good for sure! I’m now sure about that info on the person but I hope so 🙏🏼
I was stalked and can say it’s 1000% scary as heck! HPS is amazing they found him and were able to stop him.
Good to hear! Thanks for the input.
Good morning Sunday
Great video as usual. The more I watch and learn from this channel the more I want to become a police officer. I am serious. Thank you for this video, Randall Arsenault
I like the wedding story. :)
Thank you! I appreciate you paying attention. Have a great day.
@@OfficerArsenault Thank you
Wow, this is awful that you had to experience this. So violating. I'm sorry this happened to you. This is why dogs are the BEST, they never let you down, they don't lie to you, or betray you and they're so compassionate with unconditional love most humans should be like and learn a thing or two from. They got more sense than most humans and truth be told to they don't have a conscience which tells you something more. This is also why true dog/animal lovers who have a bond with their fur babies cry and grieve more for their loss than most humans.
I wholeheartedly agree! Thanks for the input 🙏🏼
My God, I'm listening and reading and crying, because I went through this and had panic syndrome and anxiety, to this day I suffer from this and I never wanted to have a relationship with anyone out of fear, I've been like this for 15
I’m sorry to hear that 🙏🏼
I want part 3!
I feel bad that this happened to you.. it's an outright shame.
I hope the lady herself wasn't a victim.. then you can imagine her confusion also.
Finally though, I wish your department had operated a kind of sting.. to actually lure and meet this person and maybe also whoever was the third party.. so that we can be sure they totally out of action!
The mental stress can really not be quantified.
Take care Our Officer Arnault.
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Thank you and same to you!
Merci pour l’information très utile !
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Wow, I've been following you on Instagram since 2016 when I was in police foundations.
I didn't know about this story, but I've always reported every fake account I saw you posted via story.
I remember thinking how cool it would be to become famous, with a wacky partner like pappy, but thankfully with the vast amount of stories similar to yours, I am grateful to be where I am. (No offense intended)
I'm soon to be a Peace Officer in Alberta, and even out here you're thought of as an amazing role model. I'm sorry to hear this story, but at the very least, there is a silver lining. Fame doesn't come easily, and spreading awareness helps.
Thank you for sharing, take care, and be safe!
Thank you for your input! I appreciate the support, truly.
How exactly are you supposed to protect yourself? Or what steps should someone take to protect themselves if this happens to them?
Yeah that’s the thing, besides living in complete solitude, anyone is susceptible.
WHOA!! Unbelievable! This is next level crazy!! This may be a silly question, but this must of been somewhat traumatic? Did you nearly quit social media altogether? How did you cope?
Believe me, it even gets worse! I’ll share more. But to be honest, I stay relatively guarded around people
Stalking is so damn hard to prove when they do it in person, online is even harder. My ex use to use “find my phone” without my knowledge after someone gave him my cell phone number. Now he still comes creeping around (because someone else told him where I lived) and will sit in a car and watch my house. People are insane. By the way I left that ex 16 years ago and have been zero contact yet again the day of his birthday this past fall, there was again a car sitting in front of my house and when I walked out to confront him put the car in reverse and took off. Sadly although I have contacted authorities because his country of residence isn’t the same as mine, they can’t help me. It is really not funny. I am considering vanishing to be finally free of him because unfortunately it might be the only way.
I agree and thank you for your input.
Her friends even warned her and she so oblivious mentally lacking logical reasoning
Thats disguisting how people can go that low!! Im proud to know you in person. And your a great person, cop n friend!! What is there not to love about you? Legit!! #yourgreatestfan
Thank you! You’re too kind ☺️
Can you tell Officer Dal Gill that Tracy from StorageMart in Rex says Hi!!!😊
Very sick & scary. Wow!
That’s crazy, stay safe ppl.
Thank you and same to you 🙏🏼
You were a police officer , a man, had all the resources, privileges and knowledge about how to handle a situation like this . Now imagine what an ordinary citizen like me would have gone through?
In my case the police officer who attended my call at first was not even ready to listen to what was actually happening. My case was not related to any fake marriage profile though , because I would prefer to stay away from the social media back then and would strictly use social media for my business.
I agree with you, thank you.
It's horrific, if I see a fake account of you on tik Tok I report it, thank you for sharing, we have kids taking their lives over these criminals bullying, black mailing them, I have helped 3 teens in area to go to police and report these accounts that target them, stay say🔆🦅
Thank you for your input.
Its terrible ive been dealing with this for a long time
Thats why i know alot about
Nobody believed that it was happening
They didnt believe evenvseeing with therebown eyes
Crazy sick.
I watched my last Facebook account account happen right in front of me
Pictures..
Worst invasion that I can remember
Actually got off all social media went to school
And worked to keep my mind busy
And heart happy
It's why I started on y tube for communication
Because they had kicked me from having a Instagram and Facebook account
On and on.
You missed your own wedding! 😂
Lol
@@NomadByNecessity Many arranged marriages are happy and successful. Officer Arsenault could be missing out. ;))
Do you watch the show catfish … omg From the producers of the critically acclaimed 2010 documentary film "Catfish" comes a TV version, which follows the journey of couples who have formed an online relationship but have never met in person. Filmmakers Yaniv "Nev" Schulman -- whose own online love drama was the subject of the "Catfish" film -- and Max Joseph travel around the country to tell the stories of these hopeful romantic partners, and each hourlong episode is filled with mystery, surprises, and sometimes even shocking revelations as one partner discovers the truth about his or her significant other. What will happen when they meet in real life for the first time?
Sounds terrible, although I have to admit that I am VERY limited in my technological understanding and ability. I'm getting more and more interested in an old fashioned flip phone. Oh for the good old days. Stay safe.
Thank you and same to you.
If you believe a person typing to you and don’t meet them in person and have marriage plan you are a FOOL!
Charollette
NC
Holiday Inn
In this case your lucky you are a cop. They were only caught because they were impersonating a police officer. If they did this to a random person they wouldnt work as hard to catch the person. Its happening all day all the time 😢😢😢😢
All the time unfortunately.
I remember one time I bumped into u at stc and we took a photo. That’s ok but stalking someone is a completely different story lol.
Yes I agree 😎
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Oh god on her wedding day the police should have it that the Catfisher shows up.. Catfisher shows up as her groom the Catfisher funny omg I be making a movie laughing .. here is the love of your life does he look like Officer Arsenault DUH ! Yes why did they stop the wedding omg … oh the drama.. she should apologize on her knees.. she d -- mb
If that happened to me I make sure the cat fisher meet the person they catfish.. don’t you think the police should have knock on her door hello here is the person you cat fish and you better apologize to Officer Arsenault for writing things about him because you are a fool .. who knows maybe she did that to tarnish your reputation the two Catfisher want to ruin you .. I be putting a meme on her face On her forehead Fool Omg yes I got gaslighted by a person so I meme her and put her face on TikTok.. this person would write things about me and would delete her post so I screen shot her post .. people are idiotic but I can be idiotic too funny .. she should apologize and write that on her post .
U look less like a cop and more like a Hollywood actor playing the role of a cop lol
That works well for me, especially these days 😎
Your marriage was arranged. It's a common practice, actually. ;))
Good point actually! 😎
Now imagine if this can happen to a police officer then who is safe? The police department should have hired more cyber security experts or should have provided the cyber security training to their police officers . @PCArsenault , you were lucky enough that you knew who to report to in such a situation. I didn’t have any such privilege when I was trying to explain the situation to the police over the phone and a rude police lady taunted me saying, “it’s already been 2 minutes and you’re not even able to explain, what’s happening!”
That rude police lady who attended my call first time when I reported the issue was asking me to give her the exact address where the fraud happened and I was trying to explain her that it was an online e-commerce buying and selling platform. I was telling her about eBay and she was insulting me constantly saying, “ GIVE. ME. THE. ADDRESS.”
I appreciate the input. Hanks for sharing.