GPS Used to Stalk Victims

February 12, 2003 - Privacy News

Global Positioning Devices are beginning to be used by stalkers to track their victims. According to this Wired News story, the alleged stalker placed the GPS device inside the hood of his victim’s car to track her movements.

GPS devices have a number of beneficial uses including use by hikers and drivers, who use them so that they don’t get lost.

Experts who train victims' advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors recommend that you check underneath the hood of your car and look for suspicious-looking parts.

Source: Associated Press via Wired News, February 6, 2003

Last updated March 3, 2003