Cyber Stalker Claims to be the Doctor’s Husband: The Strange Story of Rick and Tanya Fernandez
Rick and Tanya Fernandez claim they’ve been the victims of a cyberstalker for the past three years. The person behind the messages claims to be the husband of Tanya’s daughter’s doctor, a man they’ve never even met. As bizarre as this situation sounds, it’s been a constant source of harassment and anxiety for the Fernandez family. In this podcast episode, we’ll delve into the strange story of Rick and Tanya Fernandez. Listen to their ongoing battle with a mysterious cyber stalker and the surprising twist that led to them being accused of stalking.
Cyberstalking started friendly
It all started when Rick and Tanya Fernandez received a message from someone claiming to be the husband of their daughter’s doctor, a man they’d never even met. The message contained a disturbing comment about their daughter, leading the Fernandez family to suspect that they were being watched. Despite their efforts to report the harassment and get help from the authorities, they were met with skepticism and disbelief.
Someone close to the family is behind the messages
As the situation escalated, Rick and Tanya Fernandez began to suspect that someone close to the doctor was behind the harassing messages. They even pointed the finger at the hospital’s security captain, who denied involvement and accused the Fernandez family of creating the fake messages themselves.
The victim is accused of being the stalker
Things took an even stranger turn when the authorities contacted the doctor, who was vacationing abroad at the time. She expressed concern that Tanya Fernandez had found her personal phone number and address on a public database and accused Tanya of stalking her. Suddenly, the Fernandez family went from being the victims of a stalker to being accused of stalking themselves.
The story of Rick and Tanya Fernandez is a cautionary tale about the dangers of cyberstalking and the importance of believing in and supporting victims. It’s also a reminder that the truth can be stranger than fiction, and that sometimes the person you least expect could be behind a campaign of harassment. If you or someone you know is a victim of stalking or harassment, it’s essential to seek help and support from trusted sources.
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