Angry seller threatening to come to my address - scared

anniecave

anon_girl wrote: »

But the dispute is already closed so he has nothing to gain in that respect from sending empty threats. If that makes sense?

Maybe the seller is sending emails in the heat of the moment without actually thinking things through. I would hope they don't seriously think they have the legal right to turn up and demand cash from you.

If anyone does turn up (I'm sure they won't) then just tell them to go away.

rossireps

if and its a big if they come to your door,do nothing but dial 999.

anon_girl

rossireps wrote: »

if and its a big if they come to your door,do nothing but dial 999.

Don't worry I wouldn't even open the door. I am making sure I have my phone nearby and will certainly be taking it to bed with me just in case.

Hopefully I'll look back in a couple of weeks and feel stupid for being so worried about nothing, but right now I can't stop thinking about it.

hermum

Definitely go to the police, if you're locking yourself in your house then you are scared. Noboday has the right to make someone feel like that.
You have his address from returning the phone.

Obviously_the_best

Debt_Free_Chick

If you've not dealt with the Police before, I suggest you visit your local station. Once there, you'll find them very friendly and sympathetic. If you call them and try to get them to visit you, you'll find your case prioritised and you may have to wait days for them to come out - which will just add to your stress. Go and visit them.

pinkshoes

I'd call the 101 police number, and talk it through with them, giving them the seller's details/address and a copy of the threatening email.

I'd then email the seller saying that you returned the same phone that he sent you, and he can verify this by checking the IMEI number. I'd tell him that you did not appreciate his threat, and have contacted the police, and any further threatening messages will also be reported.

oldone_2

As others have said this should be reported to the police with the sellers details.
The police,quite rightly, take threats to women on their own very seriously, and no way will they think you are wasting their time.

Cyber bullying is big news at the moment, so your local police force should be prepared to listen to your complaint with due dilligence.
If you think it would help you feel more comfortable, you could ask to speak to a female officer.

RFW

As above, contact police and make sure they investigate, if by any chance you get fobbed off (you probably won't) complain to your Chief Constable.

Your local police will probably have a Twitter account, so you can get in touch on there too.

If this is a business seller you can also contact Trading Standards who can investigate harassment/intimidation.