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This horrid little man

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Lovelycupofcoffee · 23/12/2025 10:51

So almost a year ago I asked a local painter and decorator to come and quote for some work . Ever since then he’s been sending unwanted messages and recently other unwanted images ( you know what I mean 🤣) . I’ve blocked him numerous times but he must have 2 phones as a few weeks later the calls and messages start again . He’s definitely married or has a partner . If he contacts me again would you tell him you will report for stalking ? I’d rather he just sods off but I know he will be back as I think he probably does this quite a lot 😕

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ILoveLaLaLand · 23/12/2025 13:13

lifeonmars100 · 23/12/2025 13:03

I managed to find a woman plumber and she is a diamond, hard working, very competent and a pleasure to have in my home. Trying to find a woman decorator now.

I wanted to be a mechanic when I was a teenager and my father said he could talk to a friend of his who was one as you it was all apprenticeship based (which needs to change for young women). I didn't pursue it as this acquaintance had already been "handy" with me when I was under 16...

There's a lot of "dirty old men" around as we used to call them.
They've just rebranded themselves.

ThatChihuahuaMakesMeLaugh · 23/12/2025 13:20

Untailored · 23/12/2025 12:12

Something very odd about all this.

Agree.

CNDflag · 23/12/2025 13:27

Cool story

Buffypaws · 23/12/2025 13:28

What the fuck.
a man was ringing me (and others) up wanking and he got 30 months.

CaptainMyCaptain · 23/12/2025 13:29

JacquesHarlow · 23/12/2025 10:53

You need to tell the police please. I think it's the best way as you don't know how these things can escalate (not trying to worry you AT ALL but just saying).

Do this ASAP.

Barnestine · 23/12/2025 13:32

I can’t believe they do this. How can they think it’s OK?

NotAnotherPylon · 23/12/2025 13:34

Is he unusually small by any chance OP?

B1anche · 23/12/2025 13:36

SparklyGlitterballs · 23/12/2025 13:09

I've never known anyone get through to 101 (and make and finish a report) within 5 minutes. Must be some kind of record!

Must be. My post saying similar got deleted for some strange reason.

ReturnToRiding · 23/12/2025 13:37

Police!!

Lovelycupofcoffee · 23/12/2025 13:37

@AngelicKaty trust me he definitely exists . I agree I should have reported him
sooner which has now been done.

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lifeonmars100 · 23/12/2025 13:40

ILoveLaLaLand · 23/12/2025 13:13

I wanted to be a mechanic when I was a teenager and my father said he could talk to a friend of his who was one as you it was all apprenticeship based (which needs to change for young women). I didn't pursue it as this acquaintance had already been "handy" with me when I was under 16...

There's a lot of "dirty old men" around as we used to call them.
They've just rebranded themselves.

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When I was young they were also known as having WHT Wandering Hands Trouble and we would warn each other of who to beward of. They have always been around it is just that now they have the technology to perve remotely too.

Lovelycupofcoffee · 23/12/2025 13:41

@B1anche hes definitely been reported so I’m not sure why I’m being questioned ?

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Charlize43 · 23/12/2025 13:45

If he has sent you pictures of his penis, you need to report this to the police.

AngelicKaty · 23/12/2025 13:47

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OceanSafari · 23/12/2025 13:50

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Stop derailing the thread, if you don't believe her move on. If she's telling the truth you're adding an extra layer of stress to someone who is already in a horrible situation.

AngelicKaty · 23/12/2025 13:52

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TallulahBetty · 23/12/2025 13:55

Charlize43 · 23/12/2025 13:45

If he has sent you pictures of his penis, you need to report this to the police.

RTFT

Charlize43 · 23/12/2025 14:00

TallulahBetty · 23/12/2025 13:55

RTFT

Don't always have time to read every message, but anyone receiving unsolicited pictures of penises should report it to the police immediately as it is a criminal offence, instead of posting on MN.

AngelicKaty · 23/12/2025 14:02

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HereforonedayonlytoavoidStrangerThingsspoilers · 23/12/2025 14:27

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She doesn’t owe you an explanation beyond what she is willing to share, so back off.

tellmewhenthespaceshiplandscoz · 23/12/2025 14:30

Merry Christmas ladies 😳 OP glad you have reported but as an aside, this may be the thinner end of an awful misogynist wedge going up to the likes of that disgusting animal Phillip Young. It’s so depressing and my heart sinks for the world our young girls have to navigate now.

HellsBellsAndCatsWhiskers · 23/12/2025 14:32

francii · 23/12/2025 10:53

Just report him for stalking? You’re probably not the first and won’t be the last. I’d be tempted to post something on his business page too (anonymously) to warn other women.

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I'd do this, and on the local Facebook page for anyone thinking of using him. If I as a female living alone, had this kind of unwanted attention by someone who knew I lived alone and knew my address, I'd be quite scared that he could come round and do anything to me. Also report to the police. And keep all messages.

HellsBellsAndCatsWhiskers · 23/12/2025 14:34

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I've not read the full thread but surely she can block him/those 2 numbers, but he can continue messaging from social media accounts?

ThatAquaHam · 23/12/2025 14:36

Lovelycupofcoffee · 23/12/2025 10:51

So almost a year ago I asked a local painter and decorator to come and quote for some work . Ever since then he’s been sending unwanted messages and recently other unwanted images ( you know what I mean 🤣) . I’ve blocked him numerous times but he must have 2 phones as a few weeks later the calls and messages start again . He’s definitely married or has a partner . If he contacts me again would you tell him you will report for stalking ? I’d rather he just sods off but I know he will be back as I think he probably does this quite a lot 😕

Screenshot things so there is still evidence if he decides to delete the chat. ( include the number or profile which sent them)

Lovelycupofcoffee · 23/12/2025 14:44

yep I’ve kept all the screenshots in case they are required. I’m not sure why people feel im
making this up though . There are much nicer things I’d make up a story about and I’m way to
old to make up stories .

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