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I think I'm being followed

FirstDon't go home. Go to a police station or a busy, well-lit store and ask for help.

Go where there are people. Don't lead them home.

Don't go home or anywhere isolated. Go straight to a police station or a busy, well-lit store and ask for help. Source: NC Public Safety¹
Trust your instincts. Source: SPARC³ If you feel you're in danger, call 911.
Say where you are first. Source: 911.gov⁴ Then tell the call-taker what's happening, what the person or vehicle looks like, and which way they went. Source: Seattle Police²
Stick to well-lit, well-traveled streets. Source: NC Public Safety¹

If it keeps happening. Being followed again and again can be stalking. Write down each time it happens. Source: SPARC³ See Someone is stalking or threatening me.

Good to know

Don't doubt yourself about calling. If something seems suspicious, it's worth reporting. Source: Seattle Police²

North Carolina Department of Public Safety Personal safety
Seattle Police Department Reporting suspicious behavior
Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) What to do if you are being stalked
911.gov Calling 911: frequently asked questions

Last checked October 2, 2026 against the sources listed.