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Stalking is a criminal offence related to harassment and intimidation. It describes unwanted attention by an individual (individuals) to other individuals. Stalking is a terrifying experience for victims, placing them at risk of psychological trauma, and possible physical harm. Generally the stalkers are classified in two categories psychotic and nonpsychotic. The studies of stalkers identify five types of stalkers basing on their goal. The first type are the rejected stalkers, they pursue their victims in order to reverse, correct, or avenge a rejection (for example a divorce). Second - Resentful stalkers who pursue a vendetta because of a sense of grievance against the victims, they are motivated by the desire to frighten and distress the victim. Third type - Intimacy stalkers seek to establish an intimate, loving relationship with the victim. This type is a bit romantic and the offenders have no bad intentions, but still it can end up not very well. Fourth type - Incompetent suitors, usually have a fixation, or in some cases a sense of entitlement to an intimate relationship with those who have attracted their amorous interest. Fifth type - the Predatory stalkers, are the most dangerous, they spy on the victim in order to prepare and plan an attack (very often a sexual attack).

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