Just recieved a VERY threatening email.... PLEASE HELP

[MrYogi]

Originally posted by: tRaptor
goto the cops?

they would do nothing. They would send a cop over to his house and thats all. May be this b@stard has couple of convictions already???

 

[Josh]

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Do you own a gun? If not, I think now would be a good time to buy one (if you are of age).

Jeez, I wonder if anyone has ever been shot over refusing to fix a guy's computer. I'd stick with calling the cops...but if you're so inclined, a gun is a VERY expensive way to maintain your safety. However, there's no time for classes/training sessions, so I'd recommend that you just forget about a firearm for now.

Guns are a fake sense of security. The end.

 

Originally posted by: Amused
He has already broken the law. Copy the E-mail and press charges.

Yup, harassment at the least...I'm not sure what, if any, other charges can be brought. But since you have all headers and his name and address, I think the best thing to do is call the cops.

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Do you own a gun? If not, I think now would be a good time to buy one (if you are of age).

Jeez, I wonder if anyone has ever been shot over refusing to fix a guy's computer.

You know the world is crazy when you have a better chance of being shot as a computer tech than as a rap star.

 

[Krassus]

Originally posted by: jumpr
Call the police in your town and his. Now. Have them send an officer out, and show them a copy of the email. Failing that, bring the email to the station tomorrow. Hopefully it's all talk, but you can NEVER be too careful. The sooner it's reported, the sooner it can be taken care of.

Ahh brilliant. That's precisely what i would have done.

 

[Mucman]

I'm going to send this thread to anyone who complains that I don't build computers anymore

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: Amused
He has already broken the law. Copy the E-mail and press charges.

 

[stev0]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
Perhaps report this to the ISP too?

You would think a 48 year old would know better.

i wonder what the ISP would have to say about something like that? aside from teminating his account, what else can they do?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: xcript

Originally posted by: jumpr
Call the police in your town and his. Now. Have them send an officer out, and show them a copy of the email. Failing that, bring the email to the station tomorrow. Hopefully it's all talk, but you can NEVER be too careful. The sooner it's reported, the sooner it can be taken care of.

Yes, contact the police.

This guy sounds like a f*cking freak.

Above, but also get in touch with the ISPs in question (yours and BellSouth) to confirm the account origin, etc, get more evidence. Self-defense - absolutely. If you don't want/can't carry a firearm, get a high-power taser and Mace. Aim for the neck and face respectively.

- M4H

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: stev0

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
Perhaps report this to the ISP too?

You would think a 48 year old would know better.

i wonder what the ISP would have to say about something like that? aside from teminating his account, what else can they do?

Fvck him over as much as possible...legally of course.

 

[tRaptor]

Originally posted by: stev0

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
Perhaps report this to the ISP too?

You would think a 48 year old would know better.

i wonder what the ISP would have to say about something like that? aside from teminating his account, what else can they do?

They can help with the cops to prove it was sent from him.

 

[Amused]

The funny part about this is it's probably the latest worm that's causing her reboot problems, not a broken part.

 

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
If you don't want/can't carry a firearm, get a high-power taser and Mace. Aim for the neck and face respectively.

- M4H

...and/or the gonads. That'll teach him to mess with a geek!

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Josh


Guns are a fake sense of security. The end.

Bullsh!t. The end.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Definately print it out, save it to a disk and call the police and make a report. Maybe even get a restraining order on this guy. He is, as he says, "48 years old" and is not a kid anymore. I would take the threat seriously and take all precationary measures to keep myself safe. Do you own a gun? If not, I think now would be a good time to buy one (if you are of age).

I have to agree with this.

more then likely the guy is just blowing hot air. but if nothing else it will cause a lot of trouble for him.

I would print it out and call the cops and his ISP. What he did was a not to smart. IF anything happens to you, your car etc you have proof that he did it. but again it would still be your best interest to call the cops. that way you dont have to go "see i have proof he did it!" they will just go and bust his ass.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Talk to him and see if you can setup a time where you guys can take a look and see what is wrong and how much it will cost to fix. Tell them the price and if they don't agree, tell them you'll split the cost half and half.

Oh yeah, don't go to his house to fix it alone. Make sure to have a friend or someone you know who isn't weak or easily scared. Carrying a gun for defense isn't a bad idea either. I'd carry an MP3 player or something and make sure you have enough memory on it and set it to record and leave it in a pocket.

 

[MrYogi]

What does he do? Do u know anything about him at all?

 

[neutralizer]

Show him that has no claims for the PC issue and if he does anything else, you can take it to the cops with the email. What can he possibly do to make your life a hell?

 

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Josh


Guns are a fake sense of security. The end.

Bullsh!t. The end.

Stop this. THE END. Let's get back on topic.

 

[Rogue]

I say go for the gusto! First, report him to the police. Then, report him to his ISP, I'm sure this type of thing is against their terms of service. Next send a letter/notice to him clearly stating your support contract or otherwise spell out what you will and will not do with regards to tech support for that computer. Send it certified mail with a receipt so that he knows you're not playing around with him. DO NOT threaten back. Also, look up your state laws on this type of thing to see what he's done to violate them. Here in the state of Kansas, if someone communicates something threatening to you, and you feel threatened (which obviously, by posting here, you do), then he can be charged for communicating a threat. If you provided no "terms of service" or spelled out service contract with the computer, you don't have to do squat to support it. Refer him to the manufacturer of the offending hardware or software component and leave it at that. Oh, and take solace in the fact that he's a spineless, old weasel with little or no socially redeeming values.

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: AgaBooga
Talk to him and see if you can setup a time where you guys can take a look and see what is wrong and how much it will cost to fix. Tell them the price and if they don't agree, tell them you'll split the cost half and half.

Oh yeah, don't go to his house to fix it alone. Make sure to have a friend or someone you know who isn't weak or easily scared. Carrying a gun for defense isn't a bad idea either. I'd carry an MP3 player or something and make sure you have enough memory on it and set it to record and leave it in a pocket.

why would he pay half when it's user error ?
why don't you pay half ?

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: aphex
As some of you might remember, some guy who i built a computer for his girlfriend was threatening to sue me if i didnt fix it the exact day he wanted (LINK) Well i decided to cut off all contact with him last week. Today i recieved the following email

Hi Josh

Thank you for confirming what I all ready knew. I told Kristen when she told me about you that you would screw her over and I warned her about this. Now she knows you are a real piece of sh*t. And as you know if you were in my place you would defend your girl friend.The diffence is I don't get mad I get even. I have a lot of friends in low
places. I know you moved in with your girl friend I know were she lives and half the crew you worked with I know and they now work for me. So enjoy things I will be making your life total hell. today is Tuesday if I don't here from by Friday the lost you will have will not be worth it to. And the bad thing you will never know were it comes from I am a very sick person when it comes to things like that I am 48 years old. I am not a kid that dose not know how to be responsible. I promise that all you friends family will know.

Good Luck you need it
Garry

He not only sent this email directly from his Bellsouth.net account, but he even had his new company name as the From Line... I have all headers and have saved the email...

What can i do? Please advise....

What do you do?



Stand the fvck up and tell him what the real deal is... You are not going to take his $hit... By all means, tell his 48 year old ass to bring the pain... He is most likely bluffing.

What happened to this computer that he wants your head?

 

[Mill]

Call the cops now.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: jumpr

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Josh


Guns are a fake sense of security. The end.

Bullsh!t. The end.

Stop this. THE END. Let's get back on topic.

How exactly is it a fake sense of security? What is a true sense of security in your mind then? Hopefully you won't say some Corsair XMS PC4000 RAM....

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: bjc112

Originally posted by: aphex
As some of you might remember, some guy who i built a computer for his girlfriend was threatening to sue me if i didnt fix it the exact day he wanted (LINK) Well i decided to cut off all contact with him last week. Today i recieved the following email

Hi Josh

Thank you for confirming what I all ready knew. I told Kristen when she told me about you that you would screw her over and I warned her about this. Now she knows you are a real piece of sh*t. And as you know if you were in my place you would defend your girl friend.The diffence is I don't get mad I get even. I have a lot of friends in low
places. I know you moved in with your girl friend I know were she lives and half the crew you worked with I know and they now work for me. So enjoy things I will be making your life total hell. today is Tuesday if I don't here from by Friday the lost you will have will not be worth it to. And the bad thing you will never know were it comes from I am a very sick person when it comes to things like that I am 48 years old. I am not a kid that dose not know how to be responsible. I promise that all you friends family will know.

Good Luck you need it
Garry

He not only sent this email directly from his Bellsouth.net account, but he even had his new company name as the From Line... I have all headers and have saved the email...

What can i do? Please advise....

What do you do?



Stand the fvck up and tell him what the real deal is... You are not going to take his $hit... By all means, tell his 48 year old ass to bring the pain... He is most likely bluffing.

What happened to this computer that he wants your head?

He's just playing tough guy in front of his girlfriend.