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As stalking awareness month wraps up, we are reminded that stalkers rarely stop, no matter how many times they are called out. Many return right back to stalking even after doing serious time.

This type of behavior is best understood by a glimpse into a stalker’s mind, which is scary.

#Stalking
The child eating Pale Man from Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth 2006. One of the most horrifying and iconic movie monsters of all time, symbolizing Captain Vidal in the movie & real world monsters and predators.

#Stalkers & #predators in this day & age unfortunately are not as easy to spot.
January 31, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Stalking is referred to by homicide investigators as "murder in slow motion,” because it can escalate very quickly to assault and even murder.

In fact, many killers and serial killers first begin by stalking their victim for a while to familiarize themselves with the victims’ routine.

#Stalking
January 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM
As stalking awareness month wraps up, we are reminded that stalkers rarely stop, no matter how many times they are called out. Many return right back to stalking even after doing serious time.

This type of behavior is best understood by a glimpse into a stalker’s mind, which is scary.

#Stalking
January 31, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Stalking rarely begins with a flash and a bang. It’s usually subtle and disguised with feigned innocence and plausible deniability.

It is seeded and grows in a grey area, making it difficult to spot initially. Here are some tips to stay safe. (1/2)

#Stalking #PublicSafety #KnowTheSigns #Vigilance
January 31, 2026 at 5:37 PM
🧠 From obsessive thinking to warped logic, a stalker's brain twists rejection into obsession, feeding off attention & social media. A chilling dive into why stalking isn’t just creepy it’s a dangerous psychological spiral.

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#Stalker #MentalIness #Psychopath
January 31, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Premiering: Insane news from La Mesa, Southern CA. Property management company stalks, spies on tenant 24/7 for over a year, severe and sadistic harassment through paid agents making unit uninhabitable, grand theft and many more crimes.

#Landlord #Harassment #Stalking #GrandTheft #Tenants #LaMesa
January 31, 2026 at 6:43 AM
7 Problematic Places to Live

From El Cortez’s plumbing issues to Park Terrace’s game-day noise, these towers struggle with aging systems, thin walls, HOA headaches and constant maintenance, the reality behind the city’s skyline glam.

#Noise #ThinWalls #CityLiving

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The 7 Worst Condo High-Rises in Downtown San Diego to Live (and Why People Still Love Them)
Thinking of buying a condo in Downtown San Diego? Discover the 7 condo high-rises that often frustrate residents — from noise and HOA issues to high fees — and why people still love living there. Incl...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Manhattan landlord Mayor Chhatri of major NY real estate dynasty faces felony harassment charges: leaving elderly tenants in uninhabitable conditions, pocketing subsidies & retaliatory evictions. He faces up to 4-7 years in prison if guilty.

#LandlordHarassment #NY

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An NYC landlord is facing felony charges for harassing tenants #realestate #news
YouTube video by The Real Deal
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January 30, 2026 at 1:39 AM
DOJ is suing Westland landlord William Aaron Asper for sexually harassing female tenants, offering perks for favors, threatening eviction or repairs when rejected. Part of DOJ’s broader crackdown on predatory landlords.

#LandlordHarassment #TenantRights #Housing

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSVe...
DOJ files sexual harassment, retaliation lawsuit against Michigan landlord
YouTube video by Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV
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January 30, 2026 at 1:13 AM
DOJ investigating 12+ cases of landlords sexually harassing female tenants across multiple states. Victims often low-income threatened with eviction. Civil penalties & damages are being pursued, even as DOJ faces staffing cuts.

#Tenants #LandlordHarassment #Housing

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DOJ investigating more than a dozen cases of alleged sexual harassment by landlords
YouTube video by CBS News
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January 30, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Tenants in rent-regulated Chelsea apartments say they were harassed for years. Now their landlord has been charged. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg alleges criminal tactics to force tenants out, including no heat, broken elevators and threats.

#Tenants #Harassment

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Manhattan landlord charged for allegedly harassing 2 tenants
YouTube video by CBS New York
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January 30, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Homeowners at Palm Springs View Estates say park management violated rent control laws, failed to mail 90-day notices for 2026 rent hike, claiming backdated notices were illegally posted in Jan & are demanding increase be reissued lawfully.

#Housing #Tenants #CA

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Corporate Landlords Delivered Big Cash to Little-Known California Apar
CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:51 AM
From CA to NY, housing fights are heating up: exposés reveal corporate landlords buying political influence, cities move to freeze rents, advocates push inclusionary zoning, and NY’s AG is defending a ban on rent-fixing software.

#HousingCrisis #TenantRights

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Corporate Landlords Delivered Big Cash to Little-Known California Apar
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January 29, 2026 at 5:46 AM
2024–25, major corporate landlords funneled millions through the California Apartment Association’s political committees to influence elections, kill rent-control measures like Prop 33, and protect profits, fueling California’s housing crisis and homelessness.

#Housing #Greed

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Corporate Landlords Delivered Big Cash to Little-Known California Apar
CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Seattle alert: A $5 tap-to-pay "donation" near Lumen Field turned into thousands in fraudulent charges. WA AG says these fake charity scams are rising downtown and avoid tap-to-pay with strangers and verify charities first.

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Reddit post exposes tap-to-pay scam in Seattle
According to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, the scam scenario described on Reddit is becoming alarmingly common.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:13 PM
An investigation found grocery prices shaped by algorithmic and surveillance pricing, not just inflation. Companies like Instacart charged differently for the same items at the same store & time, pricing up to 15% higher, depending on the shopper.

#CorporateGreed

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We Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock You.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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January 7, 2026 at 8:17 PM
A woman was targeted by a distraction scam at a Ralph’s. A stranger forced a $20 bill into her wallet while stealing her debit card. Within 30 minutes, nearly $5,000 was withdrawn from her and her daughter’s linked accounts.

#ScamAlert #Distraction #ParkingLotCrime

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Criminals using $20 'distraction' tactic to scam victims | FOX 11 LA
YouTube video by FOX 11 Los Angeles
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January 6, 2026 at 5:40 PM