Threats from pay as you go (burner)mobiles

[Daysleeper]

Hi,
Im very new to the forum. Ive recently gotten out of an abusive relationship. Me ex has a long history of crime and violence. My son is under child protection due to this and we have alot of input from social work.
Originally my ex was not allowed any access to my son( court order), now he is on (detail removed by moderator)  supervised by social work . Meantime he texts threatening me frequently. I block his number and he uses another.
I have been to the police regarding threats, but ut seems nothing can be done because the use of pay as you go mobiles is not registered to an individual.
Can this be right ??
Anyone can just buy these phones , torment the life out of people and never be caught or punisged for it? It seems so unfair & so easy for him and anyone else wanting to cause fear & havoc ??? Does anyone know more or have any advice?

 

[fizzylem]

Well it doesn’t take a chief inspector to work out these are clearly his threats does it, it’s not like it’s a case of it could be anyone. I’d be inclined to find out more like you yes; just because they cant prove its not a phone belonging to him at present, doesn’t mean it stops there does it. You need more info and advice on this for sure, maybe cits advice might be one place that can advise more here and sign post you? I would have hoped that at the very least the police could have questioned him?

Have you tried changing your number? Have you tried calling your service provider to discuss it? Wondering if you can get a block on any number not stored in your contact list – I know it’s possible but you might need an app; my service provider does this for me.

He sounds like a serious problem; I just can’t understand the pro contact and putting the children through this when it is so obvious to me that children should be kept well away from men like this. Does your child want to see him? If I were you I’d be trying to find a legal escape route and get miles away x

[Tiffany]

I’d second the changing your number route. And be careful not to give the new number to anyone who might pass the number on to him. Be sure to delete any apps like WhatsApp that automatically update other people’s phones with your new number when you you change. If you use them just set up a new account with your new number. I would be tempted to link all of this with a new email address and new passwords, just to be safe. It’s a pain in the a*s, but better than continual harassment.

[KIP.]

I’d also change my number but inform social services and try to get the court order reinstated. You don’t want such a violent man having any contact with your child.

[KIP.]

The police could phone the number or you could while they listen x

[KIP.]

Have you spoke to Rights of Women for some free advice. You could ask about a civil non molestation order. If he breaks it you can add a power of arrest x ring the helpline number on here x there’s also an anti stalking helpline number on Paladin

[Twisted Sister]

I cannot see any reason at all why the police cannot be invesigating this, given the background of crime violence DA and SS involvement.

I would put it down to general apathy or poor policing, because it doesnt take a genius to read the texts you receive and then call the number.

Phones can be tracked.

I would, though, definitely change your number, and submit all text threats to the police, which shows the number. You never know when a link could be made with other criminal activity that will reveal he is the owner and perp also.

Keep away from all technology that uses your numbers unless its a fully regulated company, like banks.

Loads of apps will capture your phone number and share it unless you can find the specific small print to prevent this.

He could be arrsstddtfor breaking orders, he needs them in place to protect your son, and the police should be supporting this.

I hope you manage to prevent it.

Warmest wishes

TS

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