“Harassment” is a term used to describe harassment or unwanted and repeated contact. 1 in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have been harassed in their lifetime (harassment statistics, 2014). This is a very serious crime that is often overlooked due to embarrassment or underestimation of its seriousness. However, harassment can very quickly become violent. Some simply threaten their victims and never take it further (harassment, 2014), but other cases can become quite serious. Stalkers are typically socially awkward, immature, and jealous (stalking, 2014). The three types of harassment are simple obsessive syndrome, cyberbullying and false victimization syndrome. Simple obsessiveSimple obsessive stalking is the most common type. It usually involves two ex-spouses and the stalker is trying to repair the relationship. The stalker begins to obsess when the relationship ends (emotionally disturbed/mentally ill stalkers, 2014). This type of harassment can lead to domestic violence. The attacker usually seeks revenge because he feels betrayed by the victim (forms of harassment, 2014). The abuser usually seeks revenge on the victim because he may have broken their heart. The attacker is in most cases a man and has already had a relationship with the victim. He/she is obsessed with repairing the relationship between them and trying to get revenge (about stalkers, 2014). The victim is usually a woman. It is crucial to be careful if one begins to notice signs that they are being stalked, as the abuser can quickly become violent. If one begins to notice signs of harassing behavior, it is essential to record every interaction they have had with the harasser and tell a trusted family member or friend (forms of harassment...... middle of paper ..... physical paralysis, which is when a person pretends to have a paralyzed limb so they don't have to do certain things, Munchausen, when a person acts by manifesting symptoms of certain illnesses so that people think they are ill, and Munchausen by proxy, when a person creates symptoms in other people to make people believe they are ill. The abuser may have. many motives, such as mental illness, seeking sympathy, financial problems, or revenge (types of stalkers, 2014).ConclusionStalking is a serious crime that can lead to many years in prison. present in different forms and track in different ways. It is essential to take precautions to protect yourself from becoming a victim of this horrific crime. or if you feel like you are being harassed, call law enforcement or call a helpline before it is too late..