Handling Harassing Phone Calls

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This article provides information on how to handle harassing phone calls at work.

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Repeated spam or telemarketing calls can become a nuisance but are not illegal. However, if the sole purpose of the caller is to harass or threaten a UTD user, they may be guilty of a crime under Texas Penal Code 42.07.

This includes any calls to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, or embarrass another person, even if done as a prank or joke. The use of obscene language falls into this category as well.

Reporting

Any such phone calls should be reported immediately to the University Police Department. If possible, report the phone number and time stamp of the call and any details of the conversation you may recall.

Important: Do not wait for repeated contact to report.

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Article ID: 146
Created
Mon 11/22/21 1:42 PM
Modified
Wed 7/31/24 2:31 PM