Today, I found out that while having a GPS tracker in your car is helpful for tracking down car thieves, it's also helpful to your psycho ex, who can use it to track you down. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my mechanic asked me if I wanted to keep my car's aftermarket tracking system, which he found had died. That’s when I realised that my ex-husband must have installed that after our divorce, and it’s been in there for over 6 years. God only knows how long it tracked me before dying. FML
Today, I was on good terms with my ex, and I thought we were going to get back together. I let him use my car to go back to his place after being at mine. I checked the GPS log and saw a familiar address. I then found out he was using my car for booty calls with someone I considered a friend. FML
Today, I found out that my violent ex has moved to my country for the sole purpose of tracking me down. I know this because my former boss called and told me she gave him my address. She loves the idea of us getting back together because, "You're such a cute couple!" FML
Today, after months of working on our relationship, my ex asked to borrow my car. After many hours and phone calls to see where he was, he still wasn't back. I decided to check my car's GPS and found him at my friend's house. He tried to deny that it was her house, when I've been there multiple times. FML
Today, I found out that the generous gift from my boyfriend of a new iPhone was only given so he could use the "Find my phone" function to make sure I'm always where I say I am each day. I'm being stalked by my own boyfriend. FML
Today, my neighbour casually mentioned that he sold my car's GPS that I'd let him borrow. He figured I wouldn't be needing it anymore since I lost my license. FML
Today, I found a guy getting out of my car with my GPS. He started running and I chased him. We eventually reached a dead end and he gave it back to me. I took it back from him and said, "Sorry..." FML
Today, I found out the person who's been stalking and harassing me online was actually my now ex-boyfriend. He only confessed as I finally picked up the phone to report it to the police. He basically said he wanted me to turn to him for comfort and protection, so he could "feel like a man". FML
Today, I found out I have a restraining order against me from my ex boyfriend. Apparently, I drive by his house too much and it is considered stalking. He forgot that I live 2 houses down, and MUST drive by his house to get home. FML
Today, my psycho ex-girlfriend showed up at my new job to, "Keep an eye on me." The same ex-girlfriend who has been stalking me since we broke up. Two years ago. FML
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Kiwiscanfly 19
Restraining order! Best to be safe then sorry! That's creepy as hell!
AllieCat21 21
Psycho ex's.... For those who don't have one, consider yourself lucky. FYL OP.
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Comments (58)
Cleu 12
Take the GPS and attach it to some random trucker that is driving cross country. It should be a good while before you see your ex again if ever.
123man 11
I had a similar idea: Recruit an intimidating friend, someone the psycho doesn't know, to drive your car around for a few days. Have you friend claim he bought the car when approached by the psycho.
Blizzards 13
Drop your GPS into a ditch.
PenguinBitch 44
Always check your rear seats before entering your car. The psychos always pop out of the rear seats when you're not expecting it.
TheDrifter 24
Rule #31, always check the back seat.
ileenefudge 29
Zombieland FTW! :)
Enslaved 38
Don't forget the "find my iPhone" app. Those are also a stalker's dream come true.
bo501 4
True dat!
blackwidowtaco 31
Just leave your gps with some random stranger on the side of the road. Then she'll get off your trail for awhile. Till she realizes they're not you. But, considering her level of psycho, it may take awhile for her to realize.
jasmine2301 25
And why do you assume its a woman? At the top it clarifies the gender.
thrAsHeRr9081 16
But it doesn't specify the gender of the ex. All we can do is speculate.
Gho5tk3y 17
Idk what security system you use but you should be able to change the password on the website or over the phone. Good luck
lostribe 3
Don't ever let anyone else buy you a GPS or iPhone or anything else with tracking technology. Contact the company and find out how to lock him out permanently -- and keep a log of his stalking for when you need to get that restraining order.
missyamaha 11
think it's time to get a restraining order on them.
Treveyon56 14
I would prefer a gun.
NotoriousLES 14
Been there and my best advice is to take all possible safety measures. Can you get a conceal and carry permit in Canada? A handgun has a lot more protection than a price of paper (as in court order). If not, a tazer or stun gun?Upgrading locks/alarm systems, getting a big dog and taking self-defense classes would all be good ideas also. I don't want to scare you but stalking is a serious indication that this guy is a dangerous threat.
rememberkids 14
I think you could but only if your life is in extreme danger and even then those are hard to come by. only about 30-40 have been issued in the last 10 years. We don't have a constitutional right to bear arms like the states does.
rememberkids 14
as far as I know tasers are for the exclusive use of law enforcement but I could be wrong on that.
NotoriousLES 14
Laws very by city and state here too. There are other self defense weapons for people who can not get, or just do not want to get guns. There are different stun-gun types that are good options. I wouldn't recommend pepper spray though because if you use it in closed spaces, or if the wind is against you, you'll spray yourself.