Gang*Stalking FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Table of Contents:
1. The Purpose of this FAQ
2. The Definition of Gang Stalking
3. Synonyms for Gang Stalking
4. The Goal of Gang Stalking
5. Motivations for the Abuse
6. Who are the Stalkers?
7. Why People Participate in Gang Stalking
8. Who or What is Ultimately Behind Gang Stalking?
9. Examples of Harassment
10. Tactics Used by Stalkers
11. Variations of Gang Stalking
12. Questions and Answers
13. Advice to Victims
14. Additional Resources
THE PURPOSE OF THIS FAQ
The purpose of this FAQ is to inform citizens of a widespread practice
to which he/she may not be formerly aware of, as well as to prevent
future victimizations.
THE DEFINTION OF GANG STALKING
Gang Stalking is stalking by multiple perpetrators, most of whom are
unknown to the victim, for the expressed desire to harass using
psychological abuse and intimidation.
SYNONYMS FOR GANG STALKING
Synonyms for Gang Stalking are not limited to, but include the
following; Group Stalking, Cause Stalking, Community Stalking,
Vigilante Stalking, Organized Stalking, Multi-Stalking, and
"Gas-Lighting".
THE GOAL OF GANG STALKING
The expressed goal of Gang Stalking is to silence a victim, drive a
victim insane and possibly to the point of suicide, or destroy the
victim's reputation and believability as the person will likely be
viewed as mentally ill should they complain or report the abuse. Gang
Stalking is also used to gather information on individuals as well as
force individuals to move or leave an area.
MOTIVATIONS FOR THE ABUSE
Motivations for Gang Stalking vary. Revenge for a real or imagined
offense, true or false accusations of a "horrible crime" of which the
victim has gotten away with, silencing a corporate "whistle-blower",
defecting from a cult, a perceived enemy of a group or organization,
and "knowing too much" are all examples of possible motivations. Due
consideration should be used as the motivations of the stalking groups
are in no way limited to the above.
WHO ARE THE STALKERS?
The stalkers, for the most part, are everyday citizens. Other stalkers
are "street thugs" who have been hired to harass and intimidate.
Some Stalkers are actual Private Investigators who have been hired to
gather information concerning the victim. Many stalkers are members of
volunteer police groups.
WHY PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN GANG STALKING
-Some stalkers are told lies, either positive or negative in nature, in
order to gain their participation
-Some stalkers are paid or receive other benefits
-Stalkers belonging to an organization may simply be following orders.
-Some stalkers may use their participation in order to repay a past
favor.
-Racism, Prejudice, Anti-Semitism, Homophobia, or otherwise Hatred of a
victim
-Peer Pressure/ Need to Fit In
-Former stalkers have stated they participated out of fear of becoming
the next target should they go against the group.
-Entertainment Value/Thrill of Participation in an Illegal activity.
-Some stalkers mistakenly believe it is their civil duty.
WHO, OR WHAT, IS ULTIMATELY BEHIND GANG STALKING?
Corporations, Government Organizations, Military,
Societies/Fraternities/Orders, Religious Cults and Destructive "New
Age" Groups, "Concerned" Community Groups/Vigilante Groups,
Criminal Organizations, Volunteer Police Organizations, etc.
EXAMPLES OF GANG STALKING HARASSMENT
Slashed Tires, Threatening Phone Calls, Verbal Assaults by Strangers,
Property Damage, Death Threats, "Peeping Toms", Following on Foot or by
Vehicle,
Bizarre Notes and Drawings Left, Loitering, Anonymous False Accusations
to Friends, Family, and Neighbors, Character Assassination, Smear
Campaigns, "Black-Listing", Psychological Abuse, etc.
TACTICS USED BY STALKERS
ANCHORING
Anchoring is a technique employed by stalkers to implant a false
motivation or reason behind the stalking, preventing the victim from
discovering the truth. In more sinister examples, Anchoring involves
the implantation of evidence to persuade the victim some other group or
organization is responsible for the abuse.
Anchoring http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchoring
BAITING
The term "Baiting" is a stalking tactic used to lure a victim into
environments, or situations, which cause further problems to the
victim. Often "Baiting" involves tricking a victim into committing
a crime or unknowingly engaging in an illegal activity.
BRIGHTING
Brighting is a term jokingly referred to by stalkers to indicate the
practice of repetitive flashing of a car's high-beam headlights. The
victim is usually followed and may be "flashed" from either a
"tail-gating" vehicle or a passing or on-coming one.
"Brighting" also occurs when bright lights are flashed into a
victim's home-windows.
Brighting http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Brighting
COLOR HARASSMENT
Color Harassment is literally the use of color to harass a victim.
Usually, monochromatic color schemes are used, though this choice is
pretty much up to the stalkers. An example of Color Harassment would be
a line of stalkers, in red shirts, circling a victim. Color Harassment
is often combined with other stalking tactics.
CONVOY
Convoy is a tactic of stalkers referring to the practice of a group of
"tail-gaiting" cars passing repeatedly in front of the home of the
victim. Vehicles used may be of the same color, and stalkers may honk
the car horn or flash the car headlights as they pass.
CYBER-STALKING
Cyber-Stalking is a related group of harassing behavior occurring via
internet/online. Cyber-Stalking includes, but is not limited to;
Computer Hacking, "Trolling", Spamming (Often including "Porn
Deluges"), Verbal Assaults, Character Assassination, and
Impersonations of the victim.
Cyber-Stalking Information & Resources
http://www.stalking-research.org.uk/index.php
DIRECTED CONVERSATION
Directed Conversation is a term referring to a stalking tactic using
stranger's conversation to both intimidate and to convey to the
victim that they are under surveillance. During Directed Conversation,
two or more stalkers will approach near to the target and engage in
"normal" conversation with one another. The conversation is
purposefully made at a level so that the victim can adequately hear
what is being said. During Directed Conversation, personal information
concerning the victim is inserted into the speech and emphasized by the
stalkers in a fashion that most non-victims would not be able to
discern as harassment. The purpose of Directed Conversation is to
harass a victim, as well as make the victim appear mentally unstable
should they attempt to complain about such abuse.
ELECTRONIC HARASSMENT
Electronic Harassment is the use of technological devices to spy on or
cause harm to targeted victims. For example, exposure to a high
magnetic field has been shown to induce hallucinations in humans while
exposure to intense microwave radiation induces psychotic episodes and
causes brain damage. A frequent form of Electronic Harassment involves
beaming a low frequency "hum" or "tone" into a victim's home or
general area. Over time, the exposure causes the victim to lose sleep,
become agitated, and suffer the effects of prolonged stress. Such
tactics are also being used in cases of hostage situations as well as
covert government operations.
Electronic Harassment
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_harassmentn
Michigan Legislature Acknowledges the Existence of "Harmful
Electro-Magnetic Devices"
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2003-2004/billenrolled/house/pdf/2003-HNB-4513.pdf
GHOSTING
The term Ghosting refers to the practice of rearranging, or moving, of
a victim's home furniture, lawn decorations, desk decorations at
work, etc. The purpose of Ghosting is to make a victim question his or
her sanity. Ghosting is also designed to make other's question the
sanity of the victim, especially if the victim attempts to complain of
the abuse.
MIMICRY
Mimicry is a specialized form of harassment in which the stalkers
publicly imitate every movement made by the victim.
MOBBING
Mobbing is a term that describes "Group Bullying". Of itself, Mobbing
is not equated with Gang Stalking. However, Mobbing may be a tactic
used by the perpetrators of Gang Stalking.
Mobbing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobbing
NOISE CAMPAIGN
A Noise Campaign is an orchestrated effort to produce stress in a
victim through prolonged exposure to significant noise levels. A Noise
Campaign can range from multiple neighbors routinely playing loud
music, individual stalkers with air-horns or fireworks, or organized
"repair work" that involves a high level of noise.
SENSITIZATION
Sensitization is a psychological term referring to the forced
association between a stimuli and a corresponding reaction. Stalkers
use Sensitization to psychologically abuse a victim. For example, if a
stalker constantly harasses a victim while wearing a blue baseball cap,
then overtime the victim will begin to believe anyone wearing a blue
baseball cap is a stalker and is coming to harass. Sensitization
undoubtedly creates an extreme level of fear in a victim, in direct
fulfillment of the intentions of the stalkers.
Sensitization http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensitization
STREET THEATER
Street Theater is a term used to describe the odd-actions and behaviors
that stalkers do in public, in an attempt to rile the victim. Such
behavior often borders on the extremely bizarre and is aimed at a
blurring of the boundaries between reality and fantasy in the minds of
the victims. Examples of Street Theater: Baiting, Brighting, Color
Harassment, Convey, Directed Conversation, Ghosting, Mimicry, Noise
Campaigns, etc.
VARIATIONS OF GANG STALKING
GAS-LIGHTING
The term Gas-Lighting originates from the 1944 film Gaslight. In the
movie, the character of Gregory Anton, played by actor Charles Boyer,
attempts to drive the character Pauline, played by actress Ingrid
Bergman, insane. The phrase Gas-Lighting has come to mean similar
actions and behavior, as used in the film, against a victim.
1944 Gaslight staring Ingrid Bergman
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslight_%281944_film%29
CONSUMER STALKING
Consumer Stalking is harassment and abuse directed at a consumer who
has either filed a complaint against a company, filed a lawsuit against
a company, or who is made aware of illegal activity occurring within a
company. Often companies will fund stalkers simply in an attempt to
prevent the victim from filing a lawsuit, via using fear and
intimidation tactics. Consumer Stalking can also be used to describe
certain illegal activities of debt collectors.
CORPORATE STALKING
The term Corporate Stalking refers to a particularly severe form of
Gang-Stalking, where a corporation actually provides funding toward the
harassment and abuse of a targeted individual, usually someone who is a
"whistle-blower", a perceived "problem employee", or else an
employee who has witnessed illegal activity occurring within the
corporation. The most sinister, and downright evil, tactic used during
Corporate Stalking is forcing the victim to see the company
psychologist. In most cases, the company psychologist is made aware
that the victim is a "dissident" and a threat that needs to be
eliminated. A false diagnosis of "general psychosis",
"schizophrenia", or other mental illness is made, as well as a
recommendation of institutionalization.
Corporate Cyber-Stalking
http://www.firstmonday.org/issues/issue7_11/bocij/
Corrupt Company Psychologist Information
http://www.psychologistethics.net/
"NIGGER BAITING", "JEW BAITING", AND "QUEER BAITING"
"Nigger Baiting" and "Jew Baiting" are both derogatory slang for Gang
Stalking as jokingly referred to by members of The KKK and other
Aryan-based groups who either participate in, or know of it's usage
against African American and Jewish people. "Queer Baiting" is
derogatory slang for Gang Stalking as jokingly referred to by those who
participate in or know of its usage against Homosexual/Gay Men.
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
http://www.naacp.org/
JCPA (The Jewish Council for Public Affairs)
http://www.jewishpublicaffairs.org/
"SLAPP"
The term, "SLAPP", short for Strategic Lawsuits against Public
Participation, is a term used to describe a systematic and highly
organized form of stalking used by corporations in an effort to
"stomp-out" resistance prior to the implementation of a
controversial goal or plan. Just as the name implies, trivial lawsuits
are filed against known activists, and organizations, simply in an
effort to drain funding. "SLAPP" is quite effective at weakening,
or eliminating, any perceived opposition.
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SLAPP
"THE WHITE GLOVE TREATMENT"
"The White Glove Treatment" is slang for Gang Stalking as jokingly
referred to by the Masons who either participate in, or know of its
usage against so-called "Enemies of Freemasonry". [Note: The phrase
"The White Glove Treatment" is not limited to Freemasonry, as
members of similar groups and organizations often practice Gang
Stalking. Also realize that Gang Stalking isn't, and has never been,
sanctioned by any Grand Lodge or Governing Body of Freemasonry. It is
a rogue practice carried out by groups of Masons without sanction or
permission from superiors. This said, the practice is, unfortunately,
widespread.]
WORK-PLACE MOBBING
"Work-Place Mobbing" is mobbing that occurs "on the job" and
for a variety of reasons. Motivations behind this form of
Gang-Stalking include, but are not limited to, the following; mobbing
used to force a person to quit a job, usually in order to prevent
paying of a benefit such as a severance package, unemployment, or
retirement, silencing an employee who has knowledge of illegal
activities occurring in the company, or forcing an employee to
quit/resign as to open the position to another candidate. Mobbing has
recently become a serious issue in corporate environments. Many
countries, like Canada, Australia, and the USA, have strengthened their
"Anti-Mobbing" laws as a result of such increase.
Work-Placing Mobbing USA http://mobbing-usa.com/
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Does the word "Gang", as in Gang Stalking, refer to "Street
Gangs"?
-No. The word, "Gang", refers to multiple people who organize/group
together for a common purpose.
What is the difference between Stalking, by a single perpetrator, and
Gang Stalking?
-All forms of stalking are physically, emotionally, and psychologically
harmful to the victim. With regards to Gang Stalking, the abuse is
particularly invasive as the victim is not able to distinguish friend
from foe. The majority of the population is aware of cases such as
"jilted lover as stalker", and can readily identify key features of
such abuse. The little-known phenomena of Gang Stalking allows the
perpetrators anonymity and enables future victimizations, as stalkers
are actually encouraged by the lack of repercussions. Please keep in
mind that victims of Gang Stalking have to deal with an abuse
engineered to make them appear insane should they complain to
authorities. It is no wonder that victims of Gang Stalking are far
more likely to commit suicide than victims of individual stalkers.
Is Gang Stalking illegal?
-Yes! Despite what the leaders or members of stalking groups say or
believe, all forms of stalking and harassment are illegal.
Criminal Stalking Laws by State
http://www.ncvc.org/src/main.aspx?dbID=DB_State-byState_Statutes117
Has any former Stalker ever spoken out against Gang Stalking?
-Yes! David Lawson, a licensed Private Investigator in Florida,
participated in Gang Stalking for approximately 12 years. He has since
written a book, Terrorist Stalking in America, detailing how and why
the
government, corporations, organizations, and societies hire people to
stalk, torture, and harass certain individuals.
Organized Stalking by Groups: Summarized Points from "Terrorist
Stalking in America" http://www.catchcanada.org/organizedstalking.htm
What type of person is most at risk for becoming a victim of Gang
Stalking?
-Minorities, "Whistle-Blowers", Activists, Homosexuals, Dissidents,
Suspected Pedophiles (Despite the Truth of any Allegations),
Informants, People who "Know too Much", Political Rivals, Witnesses
to a Crime, People who were "at the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time",
Victims of Human Experimentation, etc.
Is it true that Police often participate in Gang Stalking?
-Unfortunately, Yes. Many police officers are also members of
organizations that practice Gang Stalking. Also, many police officers
use community groups to help keep neighborhoods safe from would-be
predators, disregarding the innocent people who get harassed and
stalked in the process. The police officers who are sympathetic towards
victims of Gang Stalking have admitted that they are fully aware of the
phenomena but have little power to stop it due to it's widespread
nature.
What part of the country is one most likely to be Gang Stalked?
-Victims have reported Gang Stalking in every state of the union, as
well as international.
What is the first documented case of Gang Stalking?
-The KKK was the first group who openly admitted to using Gang Stalking
practices against African Americans, Jews, Homosexuals, and Caucasians
involved in Civil Right Campaigns.
In 1826 a man named William Morgan, a former Freemason turned
Anti-Mason, threatened to write a book detailing all of the supposed
secrets of the craft. He experienced harassment and abuse, identical
to that of Gang Stalking, prior to being abducted. His ultimate fate
remains unknown. Though these are just two examples, it is likely that
Gang Stalking has occurred in some form since the beginning of
civilization.
Ku Klux Klan
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/anti-semitism/KKK.html
William Morgan/Anti-Mason
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Morgan_%28anti-Mason%29
Do the Stalkers ever question or check to see if a targeted victim is
indeed guilty of a crime?
-No. There is an "assumption of guilt" among the stalkers. Also,
remember that many stalkers are paid for their harassment, so these
individuals are not concerned with the innocence or guilt of a victim.
Assuming a victim knows the group that is behind their stalking, should
they attempt to openly communicate with them?
-Absolutely Not! For one, the stalkers automatically assume the victim
is guilty of an atrocity, and thus "deserves" the treatment. Second,
many stalkers actually want the victim to engage them in some fashion.
In these instances the interaction will be recorded and used as
evidence against the victim, especially in attempts to suggest the
victim is mentally unstable.
If a charitable and respectable society practices Gang Stalking on the
side, should we assume the victims deserve such treatment?
-Absolutely not! When people take the law into their own hands, any
notion of "law" is destroyed altogether. I should emphasize that the
majority of Gang Stalking victims are completely innocent of any
crimes. Any group that performs Gang Stalking is not positive in
nature, nor beneficial to society, despite any charitable works they
may perform. Likewise, such societies only remain "respectable"
because any and all evidence of "wrong doing" is conveniently
destroyed or eliminated.
Are Stalkers involved in a Cult?
-Yes, some stalkers are indeed members of cults. Both victims and
formerstalkers have reported groups with Heretical Christian, Pagan,
and
New-Age agendas and beliefs, as practicing Gang Stalking.
What is the connection between Gang Stalking Groups and "The
New-Age"?
-Most people are not aware of the connections between "New Age
Philosophy" and the Third Reich, nor are they aware that many of the
New-Age writers and thinkers of the past were out-spoken Racists,
Elitists, and Anarchists. It is in the spirit of this "dark-side"
that New-Age groups today participate in, and organize, Gang Stalking.
Order of the Solar Temple (A former New-Age/Masonic/Heretical-Christian
Cult whose wealthy and influential members committed murder, as well as
an eventual mass-suicide.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Solar_Temple
Is Gang Stalking being used as a form of Human Psychological
Experimentation?
-In some cases Gang Stalking is indeed being used to silence a victim
ofhuman experimentation, as well as conduct certain psychological tests
on the unsuspecting public.
Project MK-Ultra (Covert CIA Mind-Control Research Program)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKULTRA
What is the connection between Gang Stalking and the Government?
COINTELPRO (Counter-Intelligence Program): FBI's Covert Action
Program Against American Citizens
http://www.whatreallyhappened.com/RANCHO/POLITICS/COINTELPRO/gjp3.html
THE PATRIOT ACT
http://www.aclu.org/safefree/resources/17343res20031114.html
ADVICE TO VICTIMS
Remain Calm (Remember, the stalkers want you to appear crazy, as to
discredit you.)
The Importance of Witnesses (When in a public place, try to have a
trusted companion who can verify the validity of any harassment.)
Keep a Journal (Keep detailed records of each episode of harassment, as
well as the names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal
information of the people you know to be involved in the harassment.
Keep such documentation as professional as possible. Do not use this
journal for any other reason, other than documenting the harassment.
With regard to the stalkers you don't know personally, try to record
a description of their faces, eye color, skin color, hair color,
height, and weight. If you notice a certain stalker on more than one
occasion, document this as well.
Video Cameras (Install them on your property and in your vehicle)
Cell Phones (Do not leave the house without one)
Cameras (Keep one on hand when going outside or in public)
The Importance of Religion/Spirituality (Stalkers may cause physical,
emotional, and psychological pain, but don't let them destroy your
Spirit)
The Importance of Humor (Humor is a very positive and healing attribute
victims should utilize to combat the harm of stalkers)
Test your Friends, Family, Co-Workers, and Associates (Devise a test to
determine if an individual is working for/participating in the
stalking. [Note: It is quite unfortunate that a victim must "test"
friends and family to determine if they are perpetrators. This said,
testing of friends and family members is vital for the survival and
safety of victims.]
Form Relationships with Neighbors/Strengthen Existing Ones (Neighbors
are far more likely to not fall for the lies told by stalkers if there
is an existing relationship)
Network with other Victims (Contact other victims and share support)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
BOOKS
Mobbing: Emotional Abuse in the American Workplace, by Noa Davenport,
Ruth D. Schwartz, and Gail Pursell-Elliot
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0967180309/qid=1152402776/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-9801560-8296140?s=books&v=glance&n=283155
Terrorist Stalking in America, by David Lawson
http://scramblingnews.com/catpage.html
1996, by Critically Acclaimed Author Gloria Naylor, A fictionalized
account of her experiences as a victim of Gang Stalking
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0883782634/qid=1152215072/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-9801560-8296140?s=books&v=glance&n=283155
WEBSITES
Are You Really Crazy, or Are You Being Gang-Stalked?
http://www.newswithviews.com/Stuter/stuter78.htm
C.A.T.C.H. (Citizens Against Technological and Community-Based
Harassment) http://www.c-a-t-c-h.ca/
Cyber-Stalking
http://www.fireflysun.com/book/cyberstalking_prevalence_blogs.php
Electronic Harassment http://www.eharassment.ca/
Freedom from Covert Harassment and Surveillance
http://www.freedomfchs.com/
Gang Stalking http://www.gangstalking.ca/
Gang Stalking Attack Plan
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/whosarat/vpost?id=1009784
Magic City Morning Star: Stalking Victims
http://magic-city-news.com/article_6147.shtml
Multi-Stalker Victim Support Site http://www.multistalkervictims.org/
One Man's Personal Experiences http://www.jbhfile.com/home.html
Road to Freedom http://www.shoestringradio.net/
Stalking Victim's Sanctuary http://www.stalkingvictims.com/home.htm
StarfishGirl Anti-Stalking Campaign
http://starfishgirl.org/page.php?id=65
State Sponsored Terrorist Campaigns: The Hidden Evil
http://www.rich-essence.com/
Stop Predatory Gang-Stalking
http://www.stop-predatory-gangstalking.net/
Suddenly it has a Name, Gang-Stalking
http://sbindymedia.org/newswire/display/1278/index.php
T.H.C.R.
http://www.communigate.co.uk/brad/targetedhatecampaignsrevealed/index.phtml
Vigilante Justice, and Victim Self-Help
http://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor/300/300lect10.htm
YAHOO GROUPS
Cause Stalking http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cause_Stalking/
Multi-Stalk http://groups.yahoo.com/group/multistalk/
Christians Against Work-Place Mobbing/Bullying
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Nineveh/